Minnesota Staffing
Long Term Substitute - Early Learning Center Teaching Assistant
Minnesota Staffing, Hopkins, Minnesota, United States, 55305
Long-Term Substitute Teaching Assistant
The Blake School seeks to hire a Long-Term Substitute Teaching Assistant beginning Sept. 22, 2025. This role supports students at Blake's Early Learning Center, working in a kindergarten classroom for eight weeks with an expected end date of Nov. 22, 2025. The hourly rate for this position begins at $18.75 and increases to $20 upon reaching a cumulative 300+ hours of service at Blake. This is a full-time, temporary position that is not benefits eligible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Required Experience: Knowledge of childrens social, emotional, cognitive and physical developmental stages Ability to work with children, families and colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences Effective written and oral communication skills to engage with colleagues, parents and community members Active listener who honors childrens thoughts, feelings and ideas Interest in using the outdoors as a rich teaching environment Familiarity with or knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach to teaching Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Substitute as lead teacher during any lead teacher absence Support full-class, small-group and specialist instruction Assist in developing and implementing a progressive, often emergent, curriculum Provide supervision and support during recess and before- and after-school programming Perform day-to-day duties that support the ongoing classroom operations while maintaining proper adult-student ratios Participate in professional development opportunities Document student exploration and work Participate in and support parent/teacher conferences twice a year Application Requirements: Bachelors degree Minimum of 1 year of experience in PK-5 classroom Additional required trainings/conditions of employment include: DHS background study Yearly health and safety training Yearly child development course(s) CPR certification Presentation of transcripts The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,316 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blakes mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and values. The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each persons experience a success. EOE Keyword: Early Learning Center Teaching Assistant.
The Blake School seeks to hire a Long-Term Substitute Teaching Assistant beginning Sept. 22, 2025. This role supports students at Blake's Early Learning Center, working in a kindergarten classroom for eight weeks with an expected end date of Nov. 22, 2025. The hourly rate for this position begins at $18.75 and increases to $20 upon reaching a cumulative 300+ hours of service at Blake. This is a full-time, temporary position that is not benefits eligible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Required Experience: Knowledge of childrens social, emotional, cognitive and physical developmental stages Ability to work with children, families and colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences Effective written and oral communication skills to engage with colleagues, parents and community members Active listener who honors childrens thoughts, feelings and ideas Interest in using the outdoors as a rich teaching environment Familiarity with or knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach to teaching Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Substitute as lead teacher during any lead teacher absence Support full-class, small-group and specialist instruction Assist in developing and implementing a progressive, often emergent, curriculum Provide supervision and support during recess and before- and after-school programming Perform day-to-day duties that support the ongoing classroom operations while maintaining proper adult-student ratios Participate in professional development opportunities Document student exploration and work Participate in and support parent/teacher conferences twice a year Application Requirements: Bachelors degree Minimum of 1 year of experience in PK-5 classroom Additional required trainings/conditions of employment include: DHS background study Yearly health and safety training Yearly child development course(s) CPR certification Presentation of transcripts The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,316 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blakes mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and values. The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each persons experience a success. EOE Keyword: Early Learning Center Teaching Assistant.