Teacher - Infant/Toddler

Mahube-Otwa•Park Rapids, MN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

MAHUBE-OTWA is recruiting an Infant/Toddler Teacher for its Early Head Start Kids Plus Center in Park Rapids, Minnesota. The role supports children’s development by implementing an inclusive curriculum based on each child’s individual needs, establishing daily routines, and preparing weekly lesson plans that incorporate all required elements. The position involves working with infants and toddlers in an early childhood classroom and collaborating positively with staff and parents. This is a full-time, seasonal position with a summer layoff. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift. The position is non-exempt, onsite, and pays $24.61–$26.88 per hour. A completed agency application and two work-related letters of reference are required.

Requirements

Meet applicable Early Head Start education and credential requirements, including at least a Child Development Associate (CDA) or comparable credential.
Have training or equivalent coursework in early childhood development, with a focus on infant and toddler development.
Have knowledge of early childhood development and the ability to use developmentally appropriate practices in an early childhood classroom.
Know applicable Head Start Performance Standards and Minnesota DCYF child-care licensing requirements and be able to operate the center in accordance with them.
Read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence and perform basic math.
Apply common-sense solutions in standard and nonstandard situations.
Professionally express and exchange ideas and instructions with clients, the public, or other employees.
Effectively and spontaneously handle typical and unexpected classroom situations.
Handle emergency situations involving young children and parents.
Demonstrate strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Have intermediate computer skills, including email, internet, computer files and databases, and data entry.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Have First Aid and CPR certification.
Successfully complete all 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

A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education is preferred but not required for teacher positions.

Responsibilities

Implement an inclusive curriculum that supports children’s development based on individual needs.
Provide a daily routine and prepare weekly lesson plans incorporating all required elements.
Operate the center in accordance with applicable Head Start Performance Standards and Minnesota DCYF child-care licensing requirements.
Work cooperatively and positively with staff and parents.
Handle typical and unexpected classroom situations and emergencies involving young children and parents.
Protect private and confidential information.
Complete required computer tasks, including using email, the internet, computer files and databases, and data entry.