Head Start Assistant Teacher – Pipestone (35 hours/week)

SMOC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & paid holidays

Health, life, dental & vision ins.

IRA/Roth company match

Job summary

SMOC Head Start in Pipestone is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support young children, foster a positive, nurturing classroom, and build strong relationships with families. You will help promote learning and development while honoring family culture and goals.

The role includes transportation duties on bus rides to and from the center, plus collaboration with staff to ensure a safe, engaging learning environment for all children.

Qualifications

• CDA credentials or willingness to obtain credentials.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with families to support lifelong learning.
• Partner with families in a respectful, goal-oriented way respecting culture and language.
• Connect families with community resources supporting child learning and family well-being.
• Assist bus driver and follow transportation guidelines for safe trips.

Skills

Bilingual

Relationship building

Follow directions

Patience & empathy

Positive learning environment

Organization & dependability

Lift & carry

Confidentiality

Education

CDA credentials

Job description

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Head Start Assistant Teacher – Pipestone (35 hours/week)

Overview

Make a difference where it matters most! SMOC Head Start is looking for a caring, enthusiastic Assistant Teacher for our Pipestone Center to help inspire a love of learning and support the growth and development of young children. As part of our dedicated Head Start team, you'll help create a positive, nurturing classroom where every child feels valued, encouraged, and ready to succeed. If you're passionate about early childhood education and making a lasting impact on children and families, we invite you to join us!

No. of Vacancies

1

Specific Skills

• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are preferred but not required .
• Strong relationship-building skills with children, families, and coworkers.
• Ability to take directions from a supervisor.
• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach.
• Ability to help create a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Organization and dependability, and the ability to work in an active classroom environment.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies.
• Maintain and respect 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 bus riding 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

Pipestone

Starting hourly rate for $19.31

Other Benefits

SMOC's generous benefits package includes PTO, paid holidays, and available health, life, dental and vision insurance. Simple IRA/Roth company match.

Job Level

Assistant, Early Education

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.

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