Head Start Teacher Assistant - Rice Lake

Job Description

Position: Head Start Teacher Assistant Open: 02-09-26
Location: Rice Lake Close: 02-13-26
Pay: $21.44/Hr. Benefits: full time Status: full time

The White Earth Child Care Program is seeking qualified candidates for help in providing care and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children enrolled at Rice Lake Child Care Learning Center. Various hours 7:25 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Position Outcomes:
• Assist the classroom Lead Teacher in implementing daily programs in the childcare center that engage children in, and promotes physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts, crafts, music, storytelling and active play.
• Assist with teaching basic skills such as color, cape, number and letter recognition, social skills to the center’s younger children, while helping with tutoring the older children.
• Always ensures a safe and attractive environment for children.
• Attends to children’s needs including diaper changing, toileting, feeding, naps and person hygiene.
• Listens and responds to clients and coworkers to maintain a high level of satisfaction.
• Assists Lead Teachers on a regular basis with communication with children and families through parent conferences, correspondences, visits or phone calls for relationship building.
• Apply problem-solving techniques as necessary.
• Assists with daily cleaning of toys and building.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Knowledge of and the ability to follow and apply the policies and procedures of the White Earth Tribal Council, Education and Child Care Program.
• Knowledge of Early Childhood development, theories and practices related to children with special needs, infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children. Including emotional, behavioral cognitive and nutritional needs.
• Ability to support children and their families when challenges arise.
• Ability to understand and implement the duties of a mandated child maltreatment reporter.
Qualifications:
• High School diploma/GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; or
• Enrolled in a program leading to an Associate or Baccalaureate degree; or
• Enrolled in a Child Development credential program to be completed within (2) two years.
• Valid MN Commercial drivers license (CDL) with a school bus and passenger obtain a (CDL) physical exam within (45) days of hire to obtain a (CDL) physical exam within (45) days of hire.
• Reliable vehicle and insurance for travel between sites and other business-related destinations.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screening.

Send Applications to: White Earth Reservation Business Committee
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 418
White Earth, MN. 56591

Download Applications at: www.whiteearth.com

P.O. Box 418 | White Earth, Minnesota 56591 | Tel. (218) 935-3488 | Fax (833)786-0724