Teacher Assistant/Family Advocate

Location: Walker, MN

Job Type: Full time, school year

Job Region: Northwest

Full Job Description: Who you are: You have strong communication and relationship-building skills. You enjoy working with young children and helping them learn, grow, and succeed. You are patient, nurturing, and able to work with children of different abilities, backgrounds, and developmental levels. You value teamwork and enjoy collaborating with teachers, families, and community partners. You are organized and able to balance classroom responsibilities with documentation and family support activities. A day in the life: As a Teacher Assistant/Family Advocate, you'll divide your time between supporting the classroom and partnering with families to help children thrive. Support teachers in creating a safe, engaging classroom that promotes children's learning and school readiness. Assist with lesson preparation, classroom organization, and daily learning activities. Build trusting relationships with families and support parents as their child's first and most important teacher. Conduct home visits and share information about child development, family services, and program resources. Connect families with community resources and assist them in meeting health, dental, and program requirements. Support recruitment, outreach, enrollment, and re-enrollment efforts. Partner with families to identify strengths, set goals, and achieve success through the Family Partnership process. Monitor attendance, address barriers to participation, and help families stay engaged in the program. Qualifications: If you have a high school diploma or GED, you’ll need to earn your CDA credential or state-awarded certificate during your first two years with us. We’ll pay for it and help you do it. You will also need to obtain a Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire. We'll support you through the process too. If you have one of these certifications, an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, you’re already qualified. Preferred experience working with children ages birth – 5 years old. You must have a strong commitment to BI-CAP’s values of collaboration, innovation and compassion for those we serve. Applicants must pass a DHS Background Study and meet DHS & MN Rule 3 licensing requirements. Wages: You’ll be eligible for a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to make a difference in the community. Full time, 40 hours/week, school year (mid August- through May). CDA/Family Credential: $19.70-27.59/hr; With 2 year degree or above: $21.08-29.52/hr. depending on qualifications, with benefits during the school year: medical, dental, vision, company paid life/add, retirement plan, holiday pay and paid time off. Retention bonus eligible. Schedule: M-Th, 9 hours per day with 4 hrs on Friday. Schedules approved by management based on program need.

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