Full Time Assistant Teacher – Head Start (Worthington) 35-39 hours/week

SMOC; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Simple IRA / Roth match

Job summary

SMOC is seeking an Assistant Teacher for the Head Start program in Worthington. This full-time role supports a safe, nurturing classroom environment for 3–5-year-olds and involves bus transportation responsibilities.

Educational requirement: CDA credentials or willingness to obtain them. Starting hourly rate is $19.31, with a benefits package including PTO and health, life, dental, and vision insurance, plus a Simple IRA/Roth match.

Qualifications

• CDA credentials or willingness to obtain credentials.
• Ability to work with 3–5-year-old children.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies.
• Confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with families and promote lifelong well-being. Partner with families in a respectful, goal-oriented way to strengthen parent–child relationships.
• Riding the Head Start bus to and from the center and assisting the bus driver, following transportation guidelines for safety.

Skills

Bilingual preferences

Working with 3–5-year-olds

Follow directions from supervisor

Lifting and carrying supplies

Confidentiality

Education

CDA credentials or willingness to obtain

Job description

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Full Time Assistant Teacher – Head Start (Worthington) 35-39 hours/week

Overview

Help shape the future—one child at a time!

Join SMOC Head Start as an Assistant Teacher and play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where young children can grow, explore, and thrive. If you're passionate about early childhood education, enjoy working as part of a supportive team, and want to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families, we'd love to have you on our team!

No. of Vacancies

1

Specific Skills

Bilingual skills are not required but preferred. Ability to work with 3–5-year-old children. Ability to take directions from supervisor. Ability to lift and carry supplies. Confidentiality.

Responsible For

Build meaningful relationships with families and help create a strong foundation for lifelong success! In this role, you'll partner with families in a respectful, goal-oriented way to strengthen parent-child relationships and promote overall family well-being. You'll honor and respond to each family's unique culture, language, values, and family structure while supporting their safety, health, financial stability, life goals, and aspirations. You'll empower parents in their role as their child's first and lifelong teacher and connect families with valuable community resources that support children's learning, development, and family success. This position also includes riding the Head Start bus to and from the center, assisting the bus driver, and ensuring all transportation guidelines are followed to help provide a safe and positive experience for every child.

Job Nature

Full Time

Educational Requirements

Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials or willingness to obtain credentials, minimum.

Job Location

Worthington

Starting hourly rate $19.31 based on skill, education and experience.

Other Benefits

Our benefit package includes PTO, paid holidays during the school year, and available health, life, dental and vision insurance.Simple IRA/Roth company match.

Job Level

Assistant, Support Staff

SMOC, a 501(c)3 Community Action Agency, serves low-income individuals in Southwestern Minnesota, primarily in Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone counties. With a mission to strengthen communities through opportunities and service, SMOC offers a variety of assistance programs, managed by a dedicated team and a tri-partite Board of Directors.

Southwestern MN Opportunity Council

• 1106 3rd Avenue | PO Box 787 | Worthington, MN 56187
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