Preschool Aide en Minnehaha Academy

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.

Minnehaha Academy has an immediate opening for a preschool aide.

Description:

• This position is full-time, Monday-Friday. The hours are approximately 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

• This is an  hourly position, 7 hours of paid time and an unpaid 30-minute lunch break. 

• The hourly wage if $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

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 preparations, before school care, lunch, recess, and rest times 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

• A Christian faith in Jesus Christ

• Passion for working and playing with preschool-aged  children

• Timeliness, reliability and dependability

• Strong people skills to interact positively with the children, parents, and staff

• Ability to actively engage and interact with children in age appropriate activities within a play-based program

• Support and implementing the mission of the school and the preschool program

• 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.