Head Start Assistant Teacher - Willmar (#0426A)
About The Position
Help create an amazing learning environment for young children! As a Head Start Assistant Teacher, you'll work side by side with our Head Start Teacher to spark curiosity, build independence, and inspire little learners - all while supporting parents to become their child's greatest advocate. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Team Up for Success: Collaborate with the Head Start Teacher to plan and most engaging and enriching classroom days ever! Stay Organized: Keep everything running smoothly with accurate and up-to-date record keeping. Add a Health Twist: Bring fun and creativity to the classroom with health and nutrition activities. Be the MVP: Step in for the Head Start Teacher when needed - you're the ultimate backup! Pitch In: Help out with light janitorial duties when necessary - teamwork makes the dream work. Promote the Program: Support recruitment and enrollment efforts to spread the word about Head Start. Prioritize Safety: Ensure a safe environment for everyone, every step of the way.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- At least one (1) year of experience working with children ages 3-5.
- A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Early Childhood Degree - or the ability to obtain it within two years.
- CPR and First Aid Certification - or ready to get certified.
- You know your way around a computer.
- You're a team player and can handle tasks on your own like a pro.
- Reliable
- You're up to speed on child development - or eager to learn.
- Problem-solving and keeping the peace
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Head Start Teacher to plan and most engaging and enriching classroom days ever!
- Keep everything running smoothly with accurate and up-to-date record keeping.
- Bring fun and creativity to the classroom with health and nutrition activities.
- Step in for the Head Start Teacher when needed
- Help out with light janitorial duties when necessary
- Support recruitment and enrollment efforts to spread the word about Head Start.
- Ensure a safe environment for everyone, every step of the way.
Benefits
- Salary range of $17.56 - $26.59/hour - plus benefits!
- Full-time (40 hours per week), 12-Month Union Position
- Opportunities to grow, learn, & make a lasting impact!
- 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)
- Wellness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
