Assistant Teacher

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.

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 (2

Gen) 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.

$20.00 per hour

• $1,000 hiring bonus after 3 months of employment
• Generous paid time off, plus 10 paid holidays
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and options for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Long-term disability insurance – the employer pays the premiums
• Employer-paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employee
• Voluntary benefits:
  Accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short-term disability insurance
• TFP sponsors a retirement plan with a tiered vesting schedule based on years of service, plus a 2% employer contribution after one year of service.

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 y’s University:

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

The Family Partnership is looking to hire4 Assistant Teachers to support Lead Teachers at their Four Directions Family Center, which is a full-day therapeutic education and care program for children aged 6 weeks to 11 years of age.
The center 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.

• Infant Assistant Teacher (6 weeks – 16 months)
• Younger Toddler Assistant Teacher (16 – 24 months)
• Older Toddler Assistant Teacher (24 – 33 months)
• Preschool Assistant Teacher (33 months – pre‑K)

• Assisting the Lead Teacher in coordinating daily routines, transitions, learning activities, and self-selected play.
• Actively supervising children at all times to ensure safety and developmental support.
• Providing developmentally appropriate guidance aligned with trauma-informed practices.
• Supporting the center’s therapeutic approaches by following strategies recommended by therapists or specialists.
• Supporting Dakota/Ojibwe language immersion classrooms when coverage is needed.
• Reinforcing simple language activities (songs, greetings, routines) as provided by immersion teachers.
• Modeling respect and enthusiasm for Indigenous language revitalization efforts.
• Following DHS health and safety procedures, sanitation practices, emergency actions, and supervision ratios.
• Maintaining safe, clean classroom spaces through daily cleaning and disinfecting routines.
• Conducting safety checks for environments, equipment, and playground areas.
• Supporting meal service in compliance with CACFP standards.
• Assisting the Lead Teacher in observing and documenting children’s development.
• Participating in preparation for…