HEAD START - RXII - Substitute Teacher, Seasonal

Tri Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.; Owatonna (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is seeking a Seasonal Substitute Teacher for Head Start in Owatonna, MN. The role supports classroom staff in implementing activities, maintaining safety, and fostering development in a warm, inclusive environment.

The position requires a CDA or higher education in Early Childhood, with relevant licensure hours, and emphasizes collaboration with parents and staff to ensure high-quality care and education for children.

Qualifications

• CDA credential or higher with 1,560 hours of experience in a licensed early childhood setting or public school system.
• AA degree with 12 education-related credits and 1,040 hours experience in an ECE setting.
• BA/BS with 12 education-related credits and 1,040 hours experience.
• MA/MS with 12 education-related credits and 1,040 hours experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom staff with daily activities and classroom management.
• Support activities aligned to the Creative Curriculum and classroom interests.
• Maintain flexibility to let children’s interests guide direction.
• Lead activities as requested by the teaching staff or center leadership.
• Establish positive relationships with parents and maintain professional boundaries.
• Know medical conditions of children and respond appropriately.
• Communicate with parents in line with Data Privacy policies.
• Attend to children’s hygiene and weather-appropriate dress.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Computers / program systems

Education

CDA credential (infant/toddlers or preschool)

AA degree in Early Childhood Education or related

BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related

MA/MS in Early Childhood Education or related

Job description

Head Start - Owatonna, MN, 565 20th St. NE, Owatonna, Minnesota, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Teacher (Sub) is responsible for assisting the Classroom Staff in the implementation of a classroom program designed to give each child an opportunity to participate in experiences that will enrich his/her development in a safe environment.Teacher Subs take the place of Teachers absent for a period of time on an as needed basis, i.e.: illness, vacation or training. Helps recruit potential parents by providing information to them about the various program services and benefits offered to enrolled children and families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom Operations

• Assists classroom staff with implementation of daily activities and classroom management principles.
• Assist in implementing classroom activities around concepts that incorporate the interests of the classroom community and meet goals and objectives outlined in the Creative Curriculum.
• Maintain enough flexibility to allow children’s interests to guide classroom direction
• Be responsible for and lead some activities as requested by the Teacher, Preschool Assistant Teacher, Infant Toddler Teacher, or center leadership.
• Establish and maintain positive, pleasant and trusting relationships with parents, respecting their individual needs and maintaining professional and appropriate boundaries.
• Know all medical conditions/needs of the children in the classroom (including allergies) and how to respond to these needs.
• Discuss what will be communicated to parents with the classroom team in order to give parents consistent messages in accordance with the Data Privacy policy.
• Tends to children's personal hygiene needs including diaper changing, cleaning, feeding, and changing soiled or wet clothes.
• Assume other duties as requested by the classroom staff or center leadership.

Safety & Sanitation

• Maintains a safe, clean, care-giving environment, practices good personal hygiene and hand washing, and assures the well-being and safety of all of the children in that environment.
• Utilizes disciplinary measures appropriately as outlined in the Behavior Guidance Policies and Procedures.
• Protects all children from physical punishment or verbal abuse by anyone in any program activity, and immediately reports any such incident to the person in charge.
• Provides for the physical safety of each child from arrival time until departure time.
• Assures that safety and sanitation policies and procedures are followed appropriately.
• Assures that children are dressed appropriately for the weather and type of play in which they are engaged.
• Assures that children are supervised at all times.
• Have or obtain within 90 days of hire a First Aid and CPR Certification as well as maintain the certification during employment. Administer First Aid and/or CPR when necessary.

Communication

• Greets children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude of working together with other staff, parents and volunteers in planning and implementing activities for the program/classroom.
• Maintains a positive, calm attitude and a pleasant, soothing voice, and models this attitude and voice for parents and others working or volunteering in the program.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Educational and experience requirements:
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (infant/toddlers or preschool) and 1,560 hours of experience in a licensed early childhood setting or public school system OR;
• AA degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with 12 credits of accepted, education-related coursework and 1,040 hours experience in a licensed early childhood setting or public school system OR;
• BA/BS degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or related field with 12 credits of accepted, education-related coursework and 1,040 hours experience in a licensed early childhood setting or public school system OR;
• MA/MS degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or related field with 12 credits of accepted, education-related coursework and 1,040 hours experience in a licensed early childhood setting or public school system.
• Comfortable working with computers, willing and able to learn program specific systems as needed for position.

Tri-Valley is a non-profit community action agency. We believe in the value of all human beings. It is that belief that drives our efforts to identify needs, seek resources and provide opportunities for people to thrive.

Our work is committed to strengthening our communities so that its citizens have better places to live, work, worship and enjoy.

The mission of Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is to provide opportunities to improve the quality of life for people and communities.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 218-281-0536 or [e-mail] .

Employee Type: Seasonal Substitute

Hours per Week: As Needed

Shift Schedule: As Needed

If any questions about the position, please contact: Aracely Valencia, [e-mail]

Head Start - Owatonna, MN, 565 20th St. NE, Owatonna, Minnesota, United States of America