EARLY HEAD START TEACHER (#0424C)
Verified Pay | $20.78 - $26.37 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Marshall, Minnesota |
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Job Description
**$2,000 Sign On Bonus**
JOB STATUS: Full time (40 hours/week)
LOCATION(S): Marshall
RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide a comprehensive Head Start experience that meets the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards. To integrate component activities within the classroom. To empower parents and staff as team members in a comprehensive approach to child development and self-sufficiency.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Plan, prepare and conduct center classroom days.
- Assure children’s individual needs and differences are met.
- Provide families with ongoing support to assess needs and develop and reach goals.
- Encourage family engagement in program.
- Assist with assessment and development of Family Partnership Agreements with enrolled individuals and families.
- Coordinate and provide services for children with disabilities.
- Facilitate the transition of Early Head Start children to the next educational facility.
- Coordinate and integrate nutrition and health activities into the classroom.
- Assist with grantee efforts in recruitment of Head Start children.
- Support and Model United’s Behavioral Competencies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Early Childhood Education with coursework in infant and toddler development OR current Infant Toddler CDA.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- Bilingual preferred both written and verbal.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Computer/keyboarding skills required.
- Ability to work as part of a team and provide team leadership.
- Knowledge and understanding of child development.
- Demonstrated skills in problem-solving and conflict resolution strategies.
- Ability to travel in a nine (9) county area regularly and out of the nine (9) county area for meetings, workshops and conferences.
- Reliable mode of transportation.
- Reliable, regular attendance.
- Knowledge and understanding of child development, integration of services and of issues faced by low-income people in the nine (9) county area.
- Must have satisfactory completion of background check.
- Must have satisfactory completion of medical exam and health screenings as requested per Head Start regulations.
CLOSING DATE: Interested union staff should submit written notice by 04/24/2024.
Open to the public until filled.
CONTACT: Pamela LeGare – HR Coordinator
320-235-0850 Ext 1923
United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE /AA /M/F/H/V employer.