Teacher's Aide

Who We Are

For more than 140 years, The Family Partnership has built strong families, vital communities, and better futures for children. We fulfill our mission through counseling, education, and advocacy, primarily in the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul area. The Family Partnership was founded in 1878 as the Minneapolis Humane Society to protect and serve children that were being abused or exploited. Along with a few name changes, our work has continually transformed to anticipate and address the evolving needs of families and individuals, many of whom are the most vulnerable in our community.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At The Family Partnership, we partner with you and in turn, we partner with those we serve. Our programs holistically address the needs of people in our community. Through our two-generation (2Gen) or whole family approach, we work with people so they can heal from trauma and adversity and move towards greater health and well-being. Our shared values establish a common purpose across our array of programs and services. You can bring your authentic self to the workplace, while practicing both cultural competence and inclusivity. We're known for developing future leaders in the non-profit space and we expect employees to share their views. Our culture is one of open communication and transparency regardless of job level.

Wages

$18.00 per hour

Benefits

• $1,000 hiring bonus after 3 months of employment
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• TFP sponsors a retirement plan with a tiered vesting schedule based on years of service, plus a 2% employer contribution after one year of service.

Because TFP is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary's University, TFP employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits at St. Mary's University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

Schedule

This is a regular part-time position that will work up to 18 hours per week. Hours will vary depending on need - The Center is open from 7:00am - 6:00pm. In the summertime, there may be options to work more hours per week.

Job Summary

The Family Partnership is seeking a Teacher's Aide to support Lead and Assistant Teachers at their Four Directions Family Center, which is a full-day therapeutic education and care program for children aged 6 weeks to 11 years of age. The center is committed to the revitalization of the Dakota and Ojibway languages. We work with our partner Wicoie Nandagikendan to provide language immersion and culturally responsive early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers during activities, transitions, play, outdoor time, meals, and rest.
• Actively supervising children at all times.
• Engaging children in developmentally appropriate interactions that support exploration, belonging, and independence.
• Assisting children in regulating emotions, resolving conflict, and developing social skills.
• Assisting with diapering, toileting, handwashing, and hygiene routines.
• Supporting mealtime routines following CACFP guidelines.
• Cleaning and disinfecting toys, materials, tables, and learning spaces throughout the day.
• Maintaining safe, well-organized classroom and playground environments.
• Supporting teachers in implementing cultural, academic, sensory, and therapeutic activities.
• Reinforcing strategies provided by occupational therapists, speech clinicians, and mental health providers.
• Maintaining confidentiality and professional communication.
• Demonstrating cultural humility in all interactions.

Who You Are

• You have previous experience in early childhood or childcare settings.
• You demonstrate a genuine interest in working with young children.
• You are able to lift 50lbs (to lift children and/or equipment as needed) and engage physically in childcare routines.
• You have the ability to communicate respectfully with children, families, and staff.
• You demonstrate a willingness to learn infant, toddler, and preschool care practices.
• You demonstrate a commitment to cultural responsiveness and trauma-informed care.
• You hold CPR/First Aid certification or are willing to obtain it.
• It is preferred if you are familiar with Indigenous cultures or languages.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of The Family Partnership. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We value the contributions of a diverse workforce, and we welcome and encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history (justice-impacted status), housing or homelessness status, height, or weight.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

The Family Partnership participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify's official poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf. See E-Verify's Right to Work poster at https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf.