Teacher Assistant

Division/Department: Head Start – Head Start

Location: Head Start - Onsite

Reports To: Education and Disability Program Manager

Probationary Period: 90 days – Full time; 120 days – Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Classification: Child-Related CA

Driver’s License: Level 0-No Driver’s License required.

Rate of Pay: $18.78-$19.34

Responsibilities

• Actively advocate and demonstrate appropriate adult child interactions.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all staff and community members.
• Maintains professional standards towards creating confidential relationships with all program participants and staff.
• Assist Program Managers in planning and carrying out activities related to health, e.g., bathroom habits, safety in classroom, dental hygiene, and nutrition activities.
• Routine classroom cleaning/maintenance to ensure a safe, clean and secure learning environment for all students including playground area.
• Establish and maintain an attractive, safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for the children.
• Participates in all education programs including local and regional in-service training, advisory committee, and community education meetings as directed.
• Participants/Instructs classes at all educational related events and activities, including attending extended day and or extended week.
• Flexibility to work some evenings for trainings or parent activities.
• Participate in all Head Start trainings.
• Serve as a bus aide on regular bus runs.
• Serve as a primary caregiver for children in the classroom.
• Appropriate work attire is required.
• Must attend all department trainings.
• Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.
• Provide two (2) home visits and two (2) family conferences for primary families with the teacher’s support.
• Participates in weekly lesson planning, observations and documentation.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• No Driver’s License Required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• If not already completed a CDA, AA or BA, or upon hire candidate must enroll in a CDA program to be completed within two years.
• Demonstrated experience in the supervision of children in a day care, preschool, camp or other structured setting is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
• Subject to immunization review and submitted proof of required vaccinations.
• Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.

• Normal physical requirements with the ability to lift carry or restrain a child.
• Walking, standing, bending, stooping and sitting on the floor with children may be necessary.
• Ability to pass bi-annual physical examination.
• All vaccinations must be kept current.

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Nagaajiwanaang (Where the water stops), is one of the six Bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and a proud sovereign Ojibwe nation. We strive to be a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workforce that employs Fond du Lac Band members, native peoples, and those from our surrounding communities.

As one of Carlton County's largest employers, the Fond du Lac Band is dedicated to elevating the community through a broad spectrum of programs and enterprises including our gaming facilities, tribal government, health services, and education that promotes our language, culture, and the preservation of our natural resources.

The Fond du Lac Band is an employer that cultivates the growth of our employees and our programs; a place where you can develop your skills and gain experience that will positively impact the lives of those who call the Fond du Lac Band home. Our hiring practices follow tribal employment rights outlined in Fond du Lac Ordinance #12/94 (TERO).

Join the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in our mission to preserve and promote our community while contributing to its vibrant future.