The Head Start Cultural Navigator/Classroom Aide assists Teachers and Classroom Assistants carry out instructional activities and maintain a classroom/playground atmosphere conducive to learning, while also providing cultural and language interpreting for students and families. (Full position description will be shared with applicants selected for in-person interviews; to request full description, call 507-316-0610.)

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. is a non-profit agency providing economic opportunities that strengthen individuals, families and communities in southeastern Minnesota.

This position will be 32 hours per week (Monday through Thursday). It is based in Faribault, although the individual may occasionally need to report to another Head Start location (such as Northfield) or drive for training or meetings. Starting pay for this position is $18 an hour depending on qualifications and experience.

This position will start August 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year and is subject to layoff between school years.

Excellent benefit package, including generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

Job offers are contingent on a reference check and a criminal background check and fingerprinting through the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Bilingual (spoken/written) in English/Somali is required
• Basic computer skills

• Demonstrated compassion, concern and respect for children and parents

• Current, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with the ability to complete travel for home visits, meetings, trainings, etc.
• Able to work occasional evening hours for home visits and work-related events
• Able to lift and/or carry between 20-50 pounds frequently
• Able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, squat, crawl, sit on floor or small chairs, climb, kneel, balance, push/pull, perform fine manipulation with hands 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

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

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at

Phone: 507-316-0610

Email: jobs@threeriverscap.org

Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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