Head Start Classroom Aide at Three Rivers Community Action Inc in Zumbrota, Minnesota

Job Description:

The Head Start Classroom Aide collaborates with Teachers and Assistant Teachers to:
Maintain a safe, secure, and nurturing classroom environment.Utilize effective, developmentally appropriate discipline techniques.Support, encourage, and advocate for all families.

Responsibilities:
Supporting children with daily routines, including toothbrushing, handwashing, toileting, and meal service.Purchasing food and supplies.Setting up and cleaning the classroom.Planning and implementing lesson plans.Recording developmental observations.Serving as a bus monitor.Other tasks as assigned.

Position Details:
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Location: Based in Zumbrota, with rare travel to other Agency locations, family visits, training, and meetings. Compensation: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Term: For the 2024-2025 school year, subject to layoff between school years.

Qualifications:
High school diploma or GEDAble to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingBasic computer skillsAble to work occasional evening hours for home visits and work-related eventsAble to lift and/or carry between 20-50 pounds from floor to shoulder height frequently; reach above shoulder level; bend/stoop; squat; crawl; climb; kneel; balance; push/pull; sit on the floor; and move quickly in the event of an emergency

Qualification for Ongoing Employment:
Able to obtain Family Service Credential Certificate within 18 months of hire date (Agency will provide training during first year of employment)Able to obtain certification in infant/child CPR and First Aid within 3 months

About Three Rivers Community Action
Join Three Rivers Community Action, a dynamic nonprofit organization established in 1966 by dedicated local citizens. Committed to enhancing lives across our service area, Three Rivers collaborates with community partners to address fundamental human needs, fostering individual, familial, and communal well-being.

At Three Rivers, we seek collaborative solutions, lead with integrity, embrace diversity, inspire mutual trust, listen to community needs, respect the people we work with, and promote equity, empowerment and self-sufficiency.

We advocate ardently for our program participants at local, state, and federal levels, leveraging our extensive network of human service agencies to provide comprehensive support. Through these partnerships, we optimize resources to better serve families and communities, catalyzing meaningful change and fostering inclusivity.

We realize dreams of homeownership for people such as single parents, individuals with disabilities, and diverse families. We enable seniors to age in place with vital services like home-delivered meals, transportation, and energy assistance. Through initiatives like Head Start, we ensure children are equipped for school success while supporting their families holistically. At every stage of life, Three Rivers strives to empower and uplift those we serve. Join us in making a difference, one life at a time.

About the Benefits
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and enrich your life:

Competitive wages with opportunities for advancementExtensive benefits for regular full-time staff (30+ hours per week), including health insurance, dental insurance, short-term income continuation, long-term disability insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and, if health insurance is elected, access to an HRA, ensuring peace of mind and security for you and your loved onesParticipation in a generous 403B match (after 1 year of employment), aiding in building a stable financial future for regular staff working 20+ hours per weekGenerous paid time off, guaranteeing you sufficient time for relaxation, rejuvenation, and personal interests for regular staff working 30+ hours per weekAccess to our robust Employee Assistance Program, providing assistance and resources for both personal and professional challengesTraining and professional development opportunities aimed at enhancing your skills and fostering career growthA supportive work environment that fosters diversity, teamwork, and recognizes individual contributions

Experience these outstanding benefits, among others, as we actively support your development, well-being, and success.

Equal Opportunity Commitment
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values lived experience. We strongly encourage individuals from under-represented populations and those with relevant lived experiences to apply. We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Your unique experiences and perspectives are an asset to our team, and we welcome your application.

Three Rivers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at jobs@threeriverscap.org or 507-316-0610.

Online application preferred:www.threeriverscap.org/careers. However, a paper application form may be requested by calling 507-316-0610.

Three Rivers is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer