Head Start Teacher - Marshall (#0326A)
United Community Action Partnership, Inc
Location
Marshall, Minnesota
Salary
$26 - $34 / HOUR
Quick overview
The teacher will be responsible for planning and leading engaging classroom activities to inspire curiosity and build school readiness among young children. Key duties also involve conducting assessments, maintaining records, and partnering with parents to encourage active participation in the child's success.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an AA or BA degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field as defined by the Office of Head Start. Essential qualifications include strong communication skills, computer proficiency, teamwork ability, knowledge of child development best practices, and the capacity to handle challenges effectively.
Job description
Job Status: Full time (40 hours), 9 months LOCATION: Marshall, MN
Inspire Young Minds as a Head Start Teacher! Create a nurturing environment where children grow, learn, and thrive. As a Head Start Teacher, you’ll spark curiosity, build school readiness, and empower families to support their child’s success. Make a lasting impact—one child, one family, one community at a time!
What you'll do
- Create
- Inspiring
- Experiences: Plan and lead engaging classroom activities.
- Track
- Progress: Conduct assessments and maintain accurate records.
- Encourage
- Family
- Involvement: Partner with parents to inspire active participation.
- Support
- Inclusion: Ensure and inclusive classroom for children with disabilities.
- Integrate
- Wellness: Incorporate health and nutrition activities.
- Promote the
- Program: Assist with recruitment efforts to connect more families to the Head Start program.
Skills to wow us
- Strong verbal and written communication skills—you’re great at connecting with others.
- Computer-savvy with solid organizational skills.
- A natural leader who thrives as part of a collaborative team.
- Knowledgeable about child development and eager to apply best practices.
- Problem-solving comes easily, and you handle challenges with grace.
Education and experience
- An AA or BA degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (as defined by the Office of Head Start).
- CPR and First Aid Certification (or the willingness to obtain it).
- What’s in it for you?
- Salary range of $25.69 - $33.68/hour + Benefits!
- Full-time (40 hours per week), 9-Month
- Opportunities to grow, learn, & make a lasting impact!
Benefits
The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose, among a number of benefit options including, but not necessarily limited to, PTO, 12 paid holidays each year, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), accident insurance, critical illness insurance, Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST), hospital indemnity insurance, basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401k retirement plan, HSA, FSA – medical & dependent care, Proximal Health, CancerCare, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Wellness Program. Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc. CONTACT: United Community Action Partnership, Inc. 320-235-0850 HumanResources@unitedcapmn.org
WEBSITE
www.unitedcapmn.org
United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.
Benefits
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- HSA
- Basic Life Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Earned Sick & Safe Time
- FSA – Medical & Dependent Care
- Proximal Health
- CancerCare
