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Description Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us! $1,000 Hiring Bonus! Job Summary: The Assistant Teacher supports the Teacher in implementing curriculum activities and lesson plans. This role involves working closely with children, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment, and assisting with daily classroom operations. Function as a member of a collaborative team in an early intervention preschool program for children experiencing high stress, trauma, or crisis. Set up and support implementation of developmentally appropriate classroom activities for highly stressed preschool aged children. Model, teach, and build the children's capacity to learn skills for healthy relationships, communication, and self-regulation. Provide support for children on the bus when transporting them to and from preschool, help conduct food service for the class, and maintain a clean and safe classroom environment. Engage in reflection with team to support collaboration and growth as a teacher. Qualifications and Requirements: Have a minimum of 2 years of childcare experience, preferably in a preschool setting. Child Development Associate (CDA) (preschool); OR minimum 12 quarter/8 semester credits in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or closely related field AND 1 year of experience working within a childcare setting with preschool children from diverse communities; OR 2 years full time postsecondary College/University education AND 6 months childcare experience; OR other eligibility for Assistant Teacher qualification from DHS preferred. Demonstrated ability to understand and work well with young children and families challenged by economic and social problems and of varying racial/ethnic backgrounds. Commitment to collaborative classroom teaching. Current pediatric Red Cross First Aid and CPR training (may be taken after hire). Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of people. Easily navigate smart phone technology and a laptop or be willing to learn. PREFERRED: Maintain a valid driver's license and be willing to operate a school van. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bi s, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.