Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.04 - $22.54 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 22 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Education:
Associate (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Wright County, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Required Education:
2 Year Degree
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Job Summary:
The purpose of the Assistant Teacher is to assist the Head Teacher with planning and daily implementation of the Head Start center-based activities for low-income families and children. This includes implementation and monitoring of center activities including classroom activities, conducting tooth brushing, use of restroom and handwashing, documenting attendance, taking developmental observations and maintaining a required staff to child ratio at all times when children are present. A primary duty is to maintain a clean and safe learning environment including washing and sanitizing all food related surfaces and classroom areas, and putting into practice WCCA’s Head Start nutrition standards.
Head Start Specific Responsibilities:
· To maintain a clean and safe environment including washing and sanitizing all food related surfaces/utensils, vacuum and/or wash floors, empty all trash receptacles, and set up/tear down of center equipment. E
· To put into practice, WCCA Head Start's nutrition standards including grocery acquisition, food service, sanitation, recordkeeping, and occasional meal planning. E
· Act as a bus monitor on assigned routes. E
· To assist Head Teacher with implementation and monitoring of center activities including conducting tooth brushing, use of restroom and handwashing, documenting attendance, taking developmental observations and maintaining a required staff to child ratio at all times when children are present. EL
· To assist Head Teacher with record keeping activities including maintaining accurate and complete children’s files and computerized and manual documentation necessary to program operations. EL
· To assist the Head Teacher and coordinating staff with implementation of individual Head Start service plans. E
· Maintain open lines of communication with all Head Start staff, enrolled children, and families. EL
· Attend Mediator Meetings, staff training, and other meetings as assigned. EL
· Assist the Head Teacher with parent involvement activities including orientation of parent volunteers and attending monthly parent meetings. EL
· Must be able to assume responsibility of Head Teacher. E
· To assist Head Teacher with all center and field activities. E
· Perform other duties as assigned. E
Statement of Understanding:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list or responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Wright County Community Action.
WCCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Education and Experience
· Bachelor's or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Development, Social Work, or other human services related field or have a Preschool Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or are working toward obtaining a Child Development Associate Credential. A State awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a Preschool CDA credential is also acceptable.
· Classroom or Head Start experience as an Early Childhood Educator.
· Must meet State Licensing requirements for First Aid training, CPR training, Child Passenger Safety training, physical examination and Applicant Background Studies.
· Experience and ability to work with Spanish speaking parents and children.
· Experience within a Head Start classroom is preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities
· Must demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing adult – child interactions.
· Ability to relate to and work cooperatively with staff and parent committees.
· Ability to relate to and work comfortably with parents and children of low-income families, children with special needs and their parents and parents and children of diverse backgrounds.
· Must be able to attend one evening meeting per month.
· Must have access to transportation for regular local business and travel.
· Must be able to utilize and operate computers in daily operations.
Wright County Community Action (WCCA) was founded and has been in continuous service to the community since 1965. We are a private, 501(c)3 non-profit corporation and the designated Community Action Agency serving residents of Wright County. We also administer Head Start services in the western 1/3 of Hennepin County.
Over the course of our 58 years in this community, we’ve actively pursued our mission through a range of programs that target safe housing, hunger, nutrition, education, energy assistance, and a variety of other services that promote economic independence for people with low incomes.
We strive to address economic disadvantage and community development with a multifaceted approach that individually confronts each challenge faced by low-income families. At our core, we strive to help the people we serve, build a path to a brighter, more secure future, and we’re constantly looking for new ways to serve through innovative programs and community partnerships.
If you or someone you know is in need of one of our programs, please let us know. We’d love to see what we can do to help.