Early Childhood Teacher

Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc.; Le Center (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc. seeks a full-time Head Start educator to manage classroom operations in Le Center, MN.

You will implement the program curriculum, conduct child assessments, supervise volunteers, and support family goals in a team-based setting. The role emphasizes meeting Head Start Performance Standards, developing educational plans, and maintaining professional relationships with families and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in early childhood education or related coursework with preschool teaching experience.
• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain classroom learning environment and follow curriculum and assessment.
• Engage families and build community partnerships.
• Complete paperwork and data entry accurately and timely per program requirements.
• Adhere to MVAC policies and Head Start standards.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual (beneficial)

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in early childhood education

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Le Center Head Start - Le Center, MN 56057, Position Type: Full Time (40 Hours), Salary Range: $21.16 - $21.99 Hourly, Job Shift: Day

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a nonprofit community action agency serving south-central Minnesota since 1965. We partner with individuals, families, and communities to promote economic stability and opportunity through housing, transportation, employment, education, and supportive services.

We proudly serve Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Build Supportive Relationships: Meaningful partnerships strengthen people and communities.
• Empower People: Everyone deserves an opportunity to set and reach their goals.
• Promote Dignity: We deliver equitable services that respect and value all people.
• Work Together: Support the people we serve, each other, and our partners across programs.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

Responsible for classroom operations including lesson planning, implementing child development activities, completing child assessments, maintaining the classroom environment, supervising children, conducting family conference, and supervising volunteers. Must abide by Head Start Performance Standards to support the child’s development and school readiness. Work as a team member to support child and family needs and to develop child educational and family goals. Develop and maintain professional working relationships with families, partners, co-workers, and supervisors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCITIONS OF THE JOB:

• Responsible for the classroom learning environment. Responsible for following the program curriculum and assessment.
• Responsible for Parent Engagement and Community Partnership building.
• Responsible for completing paperwork and data entry accurately and in a timely manner according to program requirements and the forms routing checklist.
• Responsible for abiding by MVAC Policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and MN DHS Childcare Center Statutes and Rules.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have a baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education or a baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-aged children. This position requires strong computer, communication, and organizational skills. Bilingual 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.