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Teacher Assistant

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Cloquet, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the teacher to plan and provide enriching, developmentally and culturally appropriate experiences for children. Provide supervision and support for children both individually and in group settings.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and experience working with children in an educational setting. You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively support teachers and engage with young learners. You are also committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all children.

Job Description

Division/Department: Head Start – Head Start Location: Head Start - Onsite Reports To: Education and Disability Program Manager Probationary Period: 90 days – Full time; 120 days – Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly) Classification: Child-Related CA Driver’s License: Level 0-No Driver’s License required. Rate of Pay: $18.78 to $19.34 hourly

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Nagaajiwanaang (Where the water stops), is one of the six Bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and a proud sovereign Ojibwe nation. We strive to be a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workforce that employs Fond du Lac Band members, native peoples, and those from our surrounding communities.  

As one of Carlton County's largest employers, the Fond du Lac Band is dedicated to elevating the community through a broad spectrum of programs and enterprises including our gaming facilities, tribal government, health services, and education that promotes our language, culture, and the preservation of our natural resources. 

The Fond du Lac Band is an employer that cultivates the growth of our employees and our programs; a place where you can develop your skills and gain experience that will positively impact the lives of those who call the Fond du Lac Band home.  Our hiring practices follow tribal employment rights outlined in Fond du Lac Ordinance #12/94 (TERO).   

Join the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in our mission to preserve and promote our community while contributing to its vibrant future. 

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

The Fond du Lac Reservation is one of six Chippewa Indian Reservations in the state of Minnesota organized as the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe under Section 16 of the Indian Reorganization Act (Wheeler-Howard) of June 28, 1934 as amended. The governing body of the Fond du Lac Reservation is the Reservation Business Committee, which is composed of a Chairperson, Secretary/Treasurer, and Three Representatives; one from District 1, Cloquet; one from District 2 Sawyer; and one from District 3, Brookston. All are elected to four-year terms on a staggered basis with the Chairman and Secretary-Treasurer also serving as members of the Executive Committee of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Written personnel policies provide for the daily operation and supervision of tribal programs and staff. Current Reservation Business Committee Members Chairperson - Bruce Savage Secretary/Treasurer - Special Election '25 District I Cloquet - Wally Dupuis District II Sawyer - Brad Blacketter District III Brookston - Earl Otis
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