(3) ASSISTANT TEACHER(S) - RED LAKE COLLEGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

(3) ASSISTANT TEACHER(S)

RED LAKE COLLEGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM

OSHKIIMAAJITAHDAH-(NEW BEGINNINGS PROGRAM)

Open: April 25, 2016

Closing: Open until filled!

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provide and foster a safe healthy learning environment for the children; Implementing Educational Curriculums, Utilize parents as team members to accomplish Child Care objectives, Promotes staff development, documentation and other Child Care needs. Reports to Child Care Director, full-time position(s) with benefits, salary DOQ.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Must interact with children in a positive manner.

• Assists in setting up, sanitize and cleaning, laundry, daily preparation, or as assigned by

Child Care Manager.

• Daily kneeling, stooping, bending and sitting on the floor, and occasional heavy lifting.

• Attend mandatory Child Care in-service sessions, staff meetings and educational classes.

• Supervise and monitor children at all times and foster a healthy emotional climate in the

child care setting.

• Be familiar with Child Care policies and procedures.

• Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations that may occur.

• Encourage parent participation within the Child Care program.

• Promote and foster the Child Care philosophy among staff, parents and community.

• Seek on-going career development.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Other duties as assigned by Child Care Manager and/or Child Care Director

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Preferred, but not required, Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).

• Become CPR/First Aid Certified.

• Must also have a pre-employment physical including hearing and vision testing.

• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.

• Must be flexible and be a self-starter.

• Employment contingent upon successfully passing Background check by: Red Lake Courts, Family & Children Services, State/National and Pre-Employment Drug Testing.

TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas are being accepted at the Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847.