Minnehaha Academy is a Preschool – 12th grade Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Our mission is to provide a high-quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning Support and implement the mission of the school and the Extended Day Program.
Minnehaha Academy has an opening for a preschool teaching assistant beginning August 7, 2025.
Description:
* This position is part-time, Monday-Friday. The hours are approximately 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
* This position consists of two roles: a preschool TA during the regular school day (11 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.) and the lead preschool teacher during the Extended Day Program (3:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
* This is an hourly position, 5 hours of paid time and an unpaid 30-minute lunch break.
* The hourly wage of $17.00 - $21.00 per hour will be determined by our Human Resource Director based on education and experience.
* There are no benefits available with this position.
Purpose:
* To provide support to the preschool teachers in implementing the daily learning plans and schedules
* To assist preschool students in their developmental growth following the direction of the preschool teacher
* To provide supervision of the preschool students in a calm and caring manner during the school day and the Extended Day Program
Primary Functions
* Assist in delivery of instruction and support the physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being of the children
* Assist in day-to-day classroom operations
* Supervise children throughout the day, including lunch, recess, rest times and after school care (Extended Day Program) for preschool students
Qualifications include:
* High school diploma and either a). 2,080 hours as an aide or student intern or b). 12 quarter credits
* Experience in Early Childhood and/or working with preschool children, parents and staff
* Passion for working and playing with children
* Timeliness, reliability and dependability
* Strong people skills to interact positively with the children, parents, and staff
* Ability to plan and implement age appropriate activities
* Support and implementing the mission of the school
* Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification preferred
* Ability to complete a background check and DHS required training and courses
* Ability to lift 40 pounds
If you are interested in working at Minnehaha Academy, please visit www.minnehahaacademy.net<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.minnehahaacademy.net%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C5e4504e05b4d45f0ccea08ddb805c6df%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638869057133761807%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qTv0iex2o5NPHbh%2F%2FU7Hx6QZkn%2B3kvr3dWJt9Lvqc%2Bg%3D&reserved=0> to complete the online application and attach a resume.
Minnehaha Academy is an equal opportunity employer
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Minnehaha Academy is a Preschool – 12th grade Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Our mission is to provide a high-quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning Support and implement the mission of the school and the Extended Day Program.
Minnehaha Academy has an opening for a preschool teaching assistant beginning August 7, 2025.
Description:
This position is part-time, Monday-Friday. The hours are approximately 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This position consists of two roles: a preschool TA during the regular school day (11 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.) and the lead preschool teacher during the Extended Day Program (3:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
This is an hourly position, 5 hours of paid time and an unpaid 30-minute lunch break.
The hourly wage of $17.00 - $21.00 per hour will be determined by our Human Resource Director based on education and experience.
There are no benefits available with this position.
Purpose:
To provide support to the preschool teachers in implementing the daily learning plans and schedules
To assist preschool students in their developmental growth following the direction of the preschool teacher
To provide supervision of the preschool students in a calm and caring manner during the school day and the Extended Day Program
Primary Functions
Assist in delivery of instruction and support the physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being of the children
Assist in day-to-day classroom operations
Supervise children throughout the day, including lunch, recess, rest times and after school care (Extended Day Program) for preschool students
Qualifications include:
High school diploma and either a). 2,080 hours as an aide or student intern or b). 12 quarter credits
Experience in Early Childhood and/or working with preschool children, parents and staff
Passion for working and playing with children
Timeliness, reliability and dependability
Strong people skills to interact positively with the children, parents, and staff
Ability to plan and implement age appropriate activities
Support and implementing the mission of the school
Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification preferred
Ability to complete a background check and DHS required training and courses
Ability to lift 40 pounds
If you are interested in working at Minnehaha Academy, please visit www.minnehahaacademy.net to complete the online application and attach a resume.
Minnehaha Academy is an equal opportunity employer
