Cooperation Station Part-time Assisant Teacher and Substitute

We are looking for someone who:
- has a passion for working with children, especially younger children and infants
- can work one day a week from 7:30am to 5:30pm
- can sub for partial or full days when needed
- is comfortable working alone with 8-10 students between 6 weeks and 6 years



Assistant Teacher Duties:

Programming and Supervision:

- Provide mentorship and guidance to children, supporting their social-emotional,
physical, and intellectual development, healthy risk assessment, and community
building.
- Interact with children outdoors for extended periods of time.
- Respect and observe children’s interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children’s play with language, materials and activities.        
- Interact with children frequently, affectionately, and respectfully.
- Attend to children’s needs, questions and requests.
- Assist the lead caregivers in providing direct care for the children and participate in
activities.

Professional Expectations:

- Understand and follow the mission statement and values statement.
- Create a welcoming environment and effectively communicate with parents and
families during drop-off and pick-up times
- Understand and adhere to all policies of Cooperation Station, including cleaning
standards, discipline, safety, and feeding.
- Take part in professional development to maintain appropriate certifications.

Additional Duties:

- Help assure compliance with the regulations and statues of the MN Department of
Human Services and best practices of early childhood education.

- Maintain certificates needed to be a licensed childcare provider (CPR and First Aid,
SUIDS, AHT and other required trainings for licensure)
- Assist with special events when available
- Prepare and serve food
- Complete general cleaning tasks when necessary (laundry, vacuuming, dishes,etc.)
- Participate in staff meetings and other meetings as requested
- Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

- Interest and/or experience working with children
- Pass a criminal background check
- Willingness to complete all training and certifications (can be completed between
hire date and start date)
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs