Preschool Teacher - Frazee Elementary

Mahube-Otwa•Frazee, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MAHUBE-OTWA is recruiting a Preschool Teacher for its Head Start Center at Frazee Elementary in Frazee, Minnesota. The role focuses on educating young children and implementing developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood development. The teacher implements curriculum that provides an inclusive learning environment responsive to each child’s individual needs, establishes a daily routine, and prepares weekly lesson plans that incorporate all required elements. This is a full-time, non-exempt, seasonal position with a summer layoff, working Monday through Friday on the day shift. The position is not remote. Pay is $24.61–$26.88 per hour. The teacher must meet the applicable Head Start education and credential requirements for preschool teaching staff, Minnesota DCYF licensing requirements, and MAHUBE-OTWA requirements. Qualifications and pay grade depend on education and credentials. A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Meet applicable Head Start education and credential requirements for preschool teaching staff, including an associate or bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education, or equivalent coursework.
Have knowledge of early childhood development and the ability to implement developmentally appropriate practices in an early childhood classroom.
Have knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and DCYF child-care licensing requirements and the ability to operate the center in accordance with these standards.
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 and exchange ideas and instructions with clients, the public, or other employees.
Ability to work positively and cooperatively with staff and parents.
Ability to effectively and spontaneously handle typical and unexpected preschool classroom situations and emergencies involving young children and parents.
Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Intermediate computer skills, including email, internet, computer files, databases, and data entry.
Valid driver’s license.
First Aid and CPR required.
Successfully complete background studies and checks required by Minnesota law and federal Head Start standards.
Submit a completed agency application and two work-related letters of reference.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

Implement curriculum that provides an inclusive learning environment and supports children’s development based on individual needs.
Provide a daily routine.
Prepare weekly lesson plans incorporating all required elements.
Operate the center in accordance with applicable Head Start Performance Standards and DCYF child-care licensing requirements.
Work cooperatively with staff and parents.
Handle typical and unexpected preschool classroom situations and emergencies involving young children and parents.
Protect private and confidential information.