Classroom Aide/Float - Grand Forks

Classroom Aide

Location: Grand Forks, ND

If you are a person who is enthusiastic about learning and would like to make a difference in a child's life by empowering them and improving their quality of life, this opportunity may be just for you!

The Mayville State University Child Development Programs (MSU CDP) has been providing full-service programming to Head Start and Child Care families since 1991, and to Early Head Start families since 2002. The MSU CDP provides interactive programming designed to meet the changing needs of families across the rural service area of eastern North Dakota. MSU CDP works with school districts, provides childcare for children ages birth to 12, and is Mayville State University's hands-on lab site used for developing future early childhood educators and teachers.

We are currently hiring a Classroom Aide for our Grand Forks location at Grand Cities Mall.

The ideal candidate is:

• Supportive of our core values:

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Respect

• Quality

• Trust

• Gentle and nurturing

• Creative and flexible

• Able to form crucial relationships

• Passionate to see children learn and grow

• Willing to go above and beyond

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children birth to age 5 and their families

• Ability to use mature judgment when making decisions impacting the quality of childcare

• A valid driver's license

• Education (or be willing to obtain)

• CDA Credential

• Early Childhood Education Degree (AA, BA, BSED)

• BSED in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Education Minor

• Degrees in Child Development and Family Sciences may be acceptable (transcripts will be checked after submission of required application materials)

• Experience working with diverse populations

• Strong communication skills (interpersonal, written, and oral)

• Great organizational skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Experience with Head Start/Early Head Start regulations or a willingness to learn

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing classroom educational services to children birth to age 5

• Responsible for implementing curriculum, monitoring, and reporting on educational progress, and providing a safe, educational environment for the children

• Responsible for helping children develop positive self-images and experience success

• Responsible for encouraging the exploration of interest and development social skills

Opportunities:

• The chance to continue to develop professionally

• The opportunity to further your education with our tuition waivers

• The chance to build long-lasting relationships with families

• The opportunity to belong to a driven and dynamic team

This position offers:

• 100% employer paid health care coverage (single or family)

• Life insurance

• Retirement plan

• Tuition waiver

• Annual and sick leave

Compensation is based on education, in accordance with grant guidelines.

• CDA Credential or High School Diploma: $26,745.95
• Qualifying AA Degree: $28,091.14

If you feel like you are a good fit, please submit your application at https://mayvillestate.edu/about-msu/employment/ along with the following:

• Letter of application

• Current resume

• Copy of college transcript (if applicable)

• Copy of Growing Futures transcript (if applicable)

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Human Resources at 701.788.4647 or hr@mayvillestate.edu. Current/former MSU CDP parents that meet qualifications are encouraged to apply. Employment is contingent upon ability to pass criminal record check and ability to pass a health exam.

MaSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. ND veteran's preference laws apply to this position. Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability. The state of North Dakota has an open records law; therefore, your application could be subject to review upon request. A criminal history background check must be satisfied prior to employment.

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