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INFANT-TODDLER TEACHER ASSISTANT-SCHOOL YEAR
Job Code:2025-BDJ-012
Location:Bemidji
FT/PT Status:Regular Full Time
  
Who You Are
  • You have great communication skills.
  • You are able to develop relationships with teachers, students and parents.
  • You’re patient and are able to work with children of different abilities and backgrounds.
  • You are resourceful and are able to assist those with different learning styles.
A Day in the Life
  • As Teacher Assistant you’ll work with the classroom teachers to develop the learning environment, assisting in classroom activities.
  • You’ll help set up classroom materials; keep the classroom clean and safe; read to children; organize and supervise play activities and soothe children who are upset.
  • You will follow the lead of the classroom staff to reinforce appropriate behaviors using positive guidance.
  • You’ll assist in family-style meals, snack, diapering/toileting, rest and teachers’ breaks.
Qualifications
  • If you have a high school diploma or GED, you’ll need to earn your CDA credential or state-awarded certificate during your first two years with us. We’ll pay for it and help you do it.
  • If you have one of these certifications, an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, you’re already qualified. You must have a strong commitment to BI-CAP’s values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Applicants must pass a DHS Background Study and meet DHS & MN Rule 3 licensing requirements.
Wages
  • You’ll be eligible for a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to make a difference in the community. 
  • Full time, 32 hours/week, 10-month school year. Mid Aug 2025 - mid May 2026. No CDA: $15.42 - $21.59/hr; With CDA: $16.49 - $23.08/hr., depending on qualifications, with benefits during the school year. Benefits: medical, dental and vision; life insurance, short-term disability. Retirement plan/benefits that include employer contributions. Paid time off, holiday pay and more.
  • Tentative Schedule: M-TH 7.5 hrs; 2 hrs on Fri or M-TH 8 hrs/day.
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