Early Childhood Teacher

Minnesota Valley Action Council Inc; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

MINNESOTA VALLEY ACTION COUNCIL (MVAC) seeks a dedicated early childhood educator to manage Head Start classroom operations. You will plan lessons, implement development activities, assess progress, maintain a safe learning environment, supervise volunteers, and partner with families to support school readiness.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or higher in Early Childhood Education and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and computer skills. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with early childhood education environments is required.
• Proficient computer and data-entry capabilities.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus for family engagement.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom learning environment.
• Follow the Head Start curriculum and assessment processes.
• Engage families and build partnerships to support child and family goals.
• Complete documentation and data entry per program requirements and timelines.
• Adhere to MVAC policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual (beneficial)

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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.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:Benefits may include: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.