Teacher Assistant - Kids Plus Center at Mahube-Otwa

Park Rapids, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

22.7

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Communication, Basic Math Skills, Problem Solving, Confidentiality, Computer Skills, Teamwork

Industry

Community Services

Description

Description Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children? Is working for a company that is community-minded important to you? MAHUBE-OTWA is hiring caring individuals, with a strong independent initiative and excellent attendance to work in our Kids Plus Center as a Teacher Assistant. Your workdays will be filled with education, laughter, art, stories, hugs and so much more. Go home each day having had fun at work and feeling like you made a difference! Eligible applicants will have a passion for educating young minds and be availability for full time work. Pay: $21.95 – $22.70 Schedule: Day Shift, Monday – Friday, Full Time with four one-week layoffs spread throughout the program year Work Remotely: No Location(s): Park Rapids, MN Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Holiday Pay, PTO and more… Why join the MAHUBE-OTWA family? Be part of our team of passionate, purpose-driven colleagues who believe in our Agency values - Client Focused, Community Minded and Resourceful. Help us achieve our Mission to empower people to achieve self-sufficiency. Make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty and homelessness. Make a difference in the lives of others. Help us deliver tangible results that empower people and strengthen our communities. EEO Statement: MAHUBE-OTWA will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible. A COMPLETED AGENCY APPLICATION IS REQUIRED as well as 2 work related letters of reference. Please add references to your application or send separately to hr@mahube.org. Complete the application on our website WWW.MAHUBE.ORG/APPLY-NOW Requirements Qualifications include but are not limited to: HS Diploma (or GED) plus Technical/Vocational certificate. CDA and 1 to 3 years working with low-income families and/or young children preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Must be willing to attain CDA. Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices for the classroom is essential. Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence. Basic math skills. Ability to apply common sense solutions in standardized situations. Must have the ability to work in a positive and cooperative manner children, staff and parents. Must effectively and professionally deal with typical and unexpected classroom situations. Must honor private/confidential information. Must have basic computer skills including working with e-mail, internet, data entry, computer files, databases and/or web-based programs. Must have valid drivers’ license. DHS Net Study clearance required

Responsibilities

As a Teacher Assistant, you will work in the Kids Plus Center, engaging with young children through education and activities. Your role will involve creating a positive learning environment and supporting the educational needs of children.