Ass't. Teacher

Minnesota Valley Action Council; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) Head Start in Mankato, MN 56001 is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support daily classroom operations, help supervise children, and promote school readiness in line with Head Start standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork with families, community partners, and coworkers, requiring strong computer, communication, and organizational skills; bilingual abilities are beneficial. This full-time, day-shift position offers comprehensive benefits through MVAC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA credential, or willingness to obtain within 2 years.
• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in maintaining the daily classroom environment and implementing curriculum activities.
• Comply with MVAC policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and licensing rules.
• Complete required paperwork and data entry accurately and on time.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual skills

Education

BS in Early Childhood Education

AAS in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Mankato Head Start - Mankato, MN 56001. Position Type: Full Time (40 Hours). Salary Range: $17.96 - $18.74 hourly. Job Shift: Day. Job Category: Education.

Position Overview

The Assistant Teacher supports daily classroom operations by assisting with activities, maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment, and helping supervise children. This position supports children’s development and school readiness in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards. The Assistant Teacher builds and maintains professional working relationships with families, community partners, co-workers, and supervisors.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Support the teacher in maintaining the daily classroom learning environment and implementing curriculum activities.
• Comply with MVAC policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and applicable Minnesota child care licensing statutes and rules.
• Complete required paperwork and data entry accurately and on time, in accordance with program requirements and the forms routing checklist.

Qualifications

Applicant must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Early Childhood Education, an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education, a Center-Based Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or be willing to obtain a qualifying degree or credential within two years of the hire date. This position requires strong computer, communication, and organizational skills. Bilingual skills are beneficial.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MVAC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.