EARLY HEAD START TEACHER (#0723C)

                                                                             **$2,000 Sign On Bonus**

JOB STATUS: Full time (40 hours), 12 months per year, Union position

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.

Please refer to Job #0723C when applying.

CLOSING DATES: Open Until Filled

CONTACT:

Pamela LeGare - Human Resources Coordinator

United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

200 4th St SW, PO Box 1359,

Willmar, MN 56201

320-235-0850 Ext. 1923

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