Early Head Start Teacher (Infant/Toddler) - Family Childcare Provider

MAHUBE-OTWA, Community Action Partnership, Inc•Park Rapids, MN

9d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

MAHUBE-OTWA is actively recruiting an Early Head Start TEACHER at our Park Rapids Family Childcare. This role involves working in our Head Start Family Childcare, seeking caring individuals with strong independent initiative and experience implementing developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood development. Your workdays will be filled with educating young minds, laughter, art, stories, hugs and so much more. You will go home each day having had fun at work and feeling like you made a difference! The position requires implementing curriculum that provides an inclusive learning environment allowing for children’s development based on individual need, providing a daily routine, and preparing a weekly lesson plan ensuring all required elements are incorporated.

Requirements

Minimum education and credential requirements depend on the employee’s assigned program option and classroom age group.
Must meet all applicable Head Start Program Performance Standards, Minnesota DCYF licensing requirements, and MAHUBE-OTWA requirements.
Must meet applicable Early Head Start education and credential requirements, including a minimum of a CDA or comparable credential.
Must have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.
Knowledge of early childhood development and the ability to implement developmentally appropriate practice in an early childhood classroom are essential.
Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and DCYF child-care licensing requirements.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence and perform basic math.
Ability to apply common-sense solutions in standard and nonstandard situations.
Ability to professionally express/exchange ideas and instructions to clients, the public, or other employees.
Ability to work in a positive and cooperative manner with staff and parents.
Must effectively and spontaneously deal with typical and unexpected preschool classroom situations.
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Intermediate computer skills, including using email, the internet, computer files, and databases.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
First Aid/CPR required.
Must successfully complete all background studies and checks required by Minnesota law and federal Head Start standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood is preferred but not required for teacher positions.

Responsibilities

Implement curriculum that provides an inclusive learning environment allowing for children’s development based on individual need.
Provide a daily routine.
Prepare a weekly lesson plan ensuring all required elements are incorporated.
Operate the center in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and DCYF child-care licensing requirements.
Handle emergency situations with young children and parents.
Honor private/confidential information.
Perform data entry.