Family Partnership

Who We Are
For more than 140 years, The Family Partnership has built strong families, vital communities, and better futures for children. We fulfill our mission through counseling, education, and advocacy, primarily in the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul area. The Family Partnership was founded in 1878 as the Minneapolis Humane Society to protect and serve children that were being abused or exploited. Along with a few name changes, our work has continually transformed to anticipate and address the evolving needs of families and individuals, many of whom are the most vulnerable in our community.
Why You'll Love Working Here
At The Family Partnership, we partner with you and in turn, we partner with those we serve. Our programs holistically address the needs of people in our community. Through our two-generation (2Gen) or whole family approach, we work with people so they can heal from trauma and adversity and move towards greater health and well-being. Our shared values establish a common purpose across our array of programs and services. You can bring your authentic self to the workplace, while practicing both cultural competence and inclusivity. We're known for developing future leaders in the non-profit space and we expect employees to share their views. Our culture is one of open communication and transparency regardless of job level.
Wages
$18.00 - $24.00 per hour depending on qualifications and level of experience
Benefits

• $1,000 hiring bonus after 3 months of employment
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (Minnesota ESST)

Because TFP is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary's University, TFP employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits at St. Mary's University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

Schedule
This is an on-call, part-time position. The hours will vary depending on our early childhood program needs. Four Directions is open on weekdays from 7:00am-5:30pm.
Job Summary
The Family Partnership is seeking 4 On-Call Substitute Teachers to provide flexible, as-needed coverage for our early childhood program when regular staff are absent due to paid time off, illness, or training. Four Directions is a full-day therapeutic education and care program for children aged 6 weeks to 11 years of age. Four Directions is committed to the revitalization of the Dakota and Ojibway languages. We work with our partner Wicoie Nandagikendan to provide language immersion and culturally responsive early childhood education. Substitute staff may support classrooms in the role of Teacher's Aide, Assistant Teacher, or Lead Teacher, based on qualifications and program needs. This position is ideal for individuals seeking flexible schedules and meaningful work supporting children and families.
Responsibilities

• Substitute staff may be assigned specific duties based on role and qualifications, including but not limited to, supervising children to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Support daily routines of children including arrival, meals, naps, transitions, and outdoor play.
• Follow lesson plans or direction provided by lead staff or administration.
• Engage children in age-appropriate, positive, and culturally responsive interactions.
• Follow all DHS licensing regulations and center policies.
• Maintain required staff-to-child ratios at all times.
• Implement health and safety practices, including handwashing and cleaning protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and flexibility.
• Communicate clearly with center leadership regarding availability and assignments.

What You Bring

• You meet MN DHS background study clearance requirements.
• The ability to physically care for children, including lifting, bending, standing, and moving throughout the day.
• Applicants will be placed in substitute roles aligned with their verified qualifications.
  
  • Teacher's Aide: No formal education required and will work under supervision of qualified teaching staff.
  • Assistant Teacher: You meet DHS requirements for assistant teacher qualifications.
  • Lead Teacher: You meet DHS qualifications for teacher roles.
• Prior experience in a licensed childcare or early childhood education is preferred.
• Familiarity with DHS licensing standards is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain is preferred.
• Flexible availability and ability to accept short notice assignments is preferred.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of The Family Partnership. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We value the contributions of a diverse workforce, and we welcome and encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history (justice-impacted status), housing or homelessness status, height, or weight.
Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.
The Family Partnership participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify's official poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf. See E-Verify's Right to Work poster at https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf.
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