Aide

Job Details Job Location: New Ulm Head Start - New Ulm, MN 56073 Position Type: Benefit Eligible (32 Hours +) Salary Range: $16.40 - $17.18 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: Education About Us Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a nonprofit community action agency serving south-central Minnesota since 1965. We partner with individuals, families, and communities to promote economic stability and opportunity through housing, transportation, employment, education, and supportive services. Service Area Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties. Our Core Values Build Supportive Relationships – Strong partnerships uplift people and communities Empower People – Everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their goals Promote Dignity – We deliver equitable and respectful services Work Together – Collaboration strengthens outcomes Position Overview Aides assist with classroom operations including the planning and implementation of activities, maintaining the classroom environment, meal preparations, and supervision of children. Where offered, they assist children on and off the bus, maintaining orderly conduct while bus is in transit. They must abide by Head Start Performance Standards to support the child's development and school readiness, work as a team member to support child and family needs, and develop child educational and family goals. They develop and maintain professional working relationships with families, partners, co‑workers, and supervisors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB Assist with the daily classroom learning environment and implementation of the curriculum as directed by the Teacher. Provide food service and transportation services (if provided) to children. Abide by MVAC Policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and Department of Children Youth and Families Childcare Center Statutes and Rules. Complete required paperwork and data entry accurately within established timelines following program requirements and the established protocol. Your benefits may include Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Professional development opportunities Employee assistance resources Equal Opportunity Employer Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MVAC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, directives, and regulations, and regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. MVAC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for applying for this position, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Preferred Qualifications Previous work or volunteer experience with groups of preschool-aged children and working with the public. Degree in Early Childhood or Center Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills. Bilingual skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Minnesota Valley Action Council