Teacher

Minnesota Valley Action Council; Wells (MN); On-site; USD 28,295 - 29,411; 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 is seeking a dedicated professional for a full-time position in classroom operations at Wells Head Start. Responsibilities include lesson planning, child development activities, and supervision of children and volunteers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in early childhood education, strong organizational and communication skills.

The position offers a supportive environment with benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in early childhood education or equivalent coursework with preschool teaching experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain professional relationships.
• Organizational skills for paperwork and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for classroom operations and child development activities.
• Implement program curriculum and assessments.
• Engage parents and build community partnerships.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual

Education

Baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education

Job description

Job Details

Location: Wells Head Start - Wells, MN 56013

Position Type: Full Time (40 Hours)

Salary Range: $20.54 - $21.35 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

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 conferences, 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 Functions

• Responsible for the classroom learning environment and 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.

Qualifications

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 is beneficial.

Benefits

• 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.