Teacher - Infant/Toddler

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

3d•$25 - $27•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 involves working in an Infant/Toddler Early Head Start classroom and implementing developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood development. The teacher creates an inclusive learning environment that supports each child’s development based on individual needs, establishes a daily routine, and prepares weekly lesson plans that include all required elements. The work is described as involving education, art, stories, and care for young children.

Requirements

Meet applicable Early Head Start education and credential requirements, including a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) or comparable credential.
Have training or equivalent coursework in early childhood development focused on infant and toddler development.
Have knowledge of early childhood development and the ability to implement developmentally appropriate practices in an early childhood classroom.
Know Head Start Performance Standards and DCYF child-care licensing requirements and be able to operate the center in accordance with them.
Be able to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence and perform basic math.
Be able to apply common-sense solutions in standard and nonstandard situations and professionally express and exchange ideas and instructions.
Work positively and cooperatively with staff and parents, and effectively handle typical and unexpected preschool classroom situations.
Have strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Honor private and confidential information.
Have intermediate computer skills, including email, internet, computer files, databases, and data entry.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Have First Aid/CPR.
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 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 Minnesota DCYF child-care licensing requirements.
Work cooperatively with staff and parents.
Handle emergency situations involving young children and parents.
Maintain private and confidential information.