Early Childhood Aide

Job Details: Job Location: Fairmont Head Start

• Fairmont, MN, Position Type: Benefit Eligible (20 Hours +), Salary Range: $16.89 - $17.70Hourly, 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, assist children on and off the bus, maintaining orderly conduct while bus is in transit. 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 to develop child educational and family goals. Develop and maintain professional working relationships with families, partners, co-workers and supervisors ESSENTIAL FUNCITIONS OF THE JOB:
• As directed by the Teacher, assist with the daily classroom learning environment and implementation of the curriculum.
• 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 [email protected] or call (507) 345-0440.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer previous work or volunteer experience with groups of preschool age children and working with the public. Prefer degree in Early Childhood or Center Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills beneficial. Bilingual skills are beneficial