Head Start Teacher - Park Rapids

MAHUBE-OTWA, Community Action Partnership, Inc; Park Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

PTO

Job summary

MAHUBE-OTWA is recruiting a Head Start Preschool Teacher to educate and support young children in our Park Rapids, MN center. The role focuses on implementing developmentally appropriate practices, providing inclusive learning experiences, and delivering a structured daily routine with weekly lesson plans.

Candidates should have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or equivalent, with knowledge of Head Start standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, or equivalent with experience.
• Knowledge of Head Start Standards and DHS licensing regulations.
• Ability to work positively with children, families, and staff.
• First Aid/CPR required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must qualify to work with young children through DHS NetStudy clearance.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum to provide an inclusive learning environment.
• Provide a daily routine and prepare a weekly lesson plan.
• Educate young minds through developmentally appropriate practices.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Education

Associate’s/Bachelor’s in Child Development/ECE or equivalent

Job description

Description

Do you have a passion for teaching young minds?

Is working for a company that is community-minded important to you?

MAHUBE-OTWA is actively recruiting a Head Start PRESCHOOL TEACHER. Seeking caring individuals with a strong independent initiative, and experience implementing developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood development to work in our Head Start Center. Your workdays will be filled with educating young minds, laughter, art, stories, hugs and so much more. Go home each day having had fun at work and feeling like you made a difference!

Implement curriculum that provides an inclusive learning environment allowing for children’s development based on individual need. Provide a daily routine and prepare a weekly lesson plan ensuring all required elements are incorporated.

Pay: $24.61 - $26.88

Schedule: Non-Exempt, Day Shift, Monday – Friday, full time, 40 hours a week with four one-week layoffs spread over the program year

Work Remotely: No

Location: Park Rapids MN at Kids Plus EHS Center

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• PTO and more…

Why join the MAHUBE-OTWA family?

Be part of our team of passionate, purpose-driven colleagues who believe in our Agency values - Client Focused, Community Minded and Resourceful. Help us achieve our Mission to empower people to achieve self-sufficiency. Make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty and homelessness. Make a difference in the lives of others. Help us deliver tangible results that empower people and strengthen our communities.

EEO Statement: MAHUBE-OTWA will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.

Requirements

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or equivalent coursework and experience in the early childhood field or a current Teaching License, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and ability to implement developmentally appropriate practice in an early childhood classroom is essential.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and DHS licensing regulations and ability to operate center in accordance with standards.
• Must have the ability to work positively and cooperatively with children, families, and staff as well as internal and external partners.
• Must effectively manage typical and spontaneous classroom situations. Must have the ability to handle emergency situations with young children and families.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have basic computer skills including working with e-mail, internet, data entry, computer files and data bases.
• Must honor private/confidential information.
• Must have valid drivers’ license.
• First Aid/CPR required.
• Must qualify to work with young children through DHS NetStudy clearance.