Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families with young children, helping them reach their full potential by working with them in their classrooms on a regular basis.

Day to Day – What Does It Look Like?

As an assistant teacher, you’ll be in our classroom Monday-Thursday to assist the Lead Teacher with providing a classroom experience for all the enrolled children.  You’ll work as a team to offer circle time, small group, playground, and meal time.  You’ll assist with cleaning of the classroom, taking children to the bathroom, handwashing, toothbrushing, etc.  You’ll document observations of what the children are able to do during class.

You’ll work with a team of teachers to provide services.  Throughout the school year, you will complete enrollment home visits (August), as well as Parent Teacher Conferences with assigned families.   

The office location for this position is Thief River Falls, MN. 

Typical schedule is Monday through Thursday 7:30 am-4:30 pm and Fridays 8:00 am-12 noon.  There is the possibility of later hours during the week for home visits after families get off work, or evening and weekend recruitment or family events.

Who are we looking for?

• A person with great communication skills.  A person that can talk with parents and children (primarily ages 3-5).
• A person that has patience and are able to work with people with different abilities.
• A person that is creative, that can use our provided curriculum and engage young children and parents.  A person that can adapt these lessons for different ages and abilities.
• A person that is organized, can manage their time with multiple tasks and paperwork.
• A person with good computer skills.

Qualifications

• Preschool Classroom CDA (Child Development Associate) or degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.  Do not have these credentials?  Apply anyway – we may be able to train you!
• Experience working with young children (personal or professional) preferred
• Must complete a background check prior to hire.
• A commitment to the ICCC Core Values of Empowerment, Responsive, Connection, Respectful and Leadership.
  
  

Application and position specific information, including job duties, salary and educational requirements can be found below. Applications due by July 15, 2024 at 4PM.  Call 218-796-5144 x1028 for more information. 

Job Description

Job Application

Application Deadline:
4:00 PM on Jul 15, 2024 Email Applications to:
hr@intercountycc.org