What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant position at Families First of Minnesota?
Program Assistant Position
Are you a self-starter? Are you someone who likes making a difference in children’s lives in a high-quality preschool program that focuses on parent and child development??
Then Families First of Minnesota is the place for you!
We are looking for Program Assistant for full-time part-time year at Mount Olive and The Place- Rochester MN.
This position is responsible for supporting a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children in the program, including, but not limited to, supervising children, facilitating daily and weekly activities, providing guidance to children in social interactions and working in a professional manner with center staff, parents, children and when applicable, outside community members.
Qualifications:
The position requires a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification. The ability to demonstrate enrollment in a program toward completion of these credentials within two years is also acceptable. Experience or training in Early Childhood is preferred but not required.
This non-exempt position is scheduled 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. with occasional evening events. Compensation is based upon education level, starting at $21.04/hour. Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability and 403(b) Retirement Savings, in addition to paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and personal holidays.
Head Start parents are encouraged to apply and will be given preference based on qualifications.
ABOUT US:
Families First of Minnesota, formerly known as Child Care Resource and Referral, is a non-profit organization committed to ensuring positive beginnings for all young children and their families. For over 60 years, Families First has been serving as a resource for families, children, childcare professionals, and early education programs in SE Minnesota. Programs under the Families First umbrella include Head Start, Early Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Aware, Early Learning Scholarships, Crisis Nursery, and Child Care Consultation. Families First of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a multi-cultural, bias-free agency.
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