Assistant Teacher II - Oakdale Head Start

Position Title

Assistant Teacher IIFLSA:
Non-Exempt

Assistant Teacher

Range: 2

Reports to:

Program Coordinator

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent;
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; or enrolled in a CDA credential program, or have an associate or baccalaureate degree in any field or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree to be completed within two years of hire date.

Licenses

Required:

Must meet Minnesota Department of Human Services Division of Licensing requirements for Assistant Teacher.

Certifications

Required:

Certification (or willingness to obtain) in First Aid and CPR.

Background Investigation

Required:

BI through MN Department of Human Services and search on NSOPW.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of early childhood development.

Abilities:
Ability to work well with individuals from various ethnic backgrounds; interest and willingness to work with young children and their families, ability to assist in teaching; good communication, record keeping and writing skills; experience and ability in working in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Skills:

Good communication and writing skills and record keeping skills.

• Assists in organizing and operating the classroom according to state/federal laws and regulations.
• Assists in classroom setup; planning and preparing work materials for the children; and record keeping; assists as needed with transporting/serving meals and cleanup.
• Assist in completing all required documentation, including, but not limited to:
  Attendance, In-kind, meal services, accident reports.
• Uses research-based curriculum and assessment tools, with the guidance of the lead teacher, to provide individualized learning experiences for each child.
• Prepare and participate in Parent/Teacher conferences, attend home visits as required, and attend staff trainings.
• Attend parent meetings, staff meetings, agency meetings and staff trainings.
• Substitute teaches as needed.
• Dependable attendance and must be flexible with daily work schedule.
• Assists with Home Base center days and evening meetings as needed.
• Must be in good physical health and able to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds safely.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Normal office procedures, able to lift and carry 50 pounds safely, sitting in a chair, standing, or walking for extended periods of time, repetitive body movement including bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting, and turning.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and employees.
• Must be able to enter client’s home, climb stairs and could come in contact with cigarette/cigar smoke and a variety of pets.

4/1/2026

Until Filled

E. Grant

Permanent/FT

$17.55/hour

Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Reimbursement, Accident/Critical Illness Supplemental Insurance, 403(b) Retirement w/match.