Head Start Assistant Teacher - Marshall (#0225B)

JOB STATUS: Full time (40 hours/week), 12 Months Per Year starting As Soon As Possible, Union position

LOCATION: Marshall, MN

RESPONSIBILITIES: To work together with the Head Start Teacher providing comprehensive Head Start experiences that meet the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards. To empower parents as team members in a comprehensive approach to child development and
self-sufficiency.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

• To assist the Head Start Teacher to plan and prepare for center days.


• Perform required record keeping.


• Share in the planning of classroom health and nutrition activities.


• Attend training and staff meetings as designated.


• Serve as a short-term substitute in the absence of the Head Start Teacher.


• Assist Aide with janitorial duties, as needed.


• Assist with grantee efforts in recruitment of Head Start children.


• Follow established safety procedures.


• Drive Head Start Bus or Provide Bus Monitoring as applicable to area.


• Support and Model United’s Behavioral Competencies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• One (1) year experience working with 3–5 year-olds.


• A current Child Development Associate (CDA) or an Early Childhood Degree or willingness to obtain within two (2) years.


• CDL or willingness to obtain within three months as applicable to area.


• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
  

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Computer/keyboarding skills required.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Ability to travel in a nine (9) county area regularly and out of the nine (9) county area for meetings, workshops, and conferences.
  


• Reliable, regular attendance.


• Reliable mode of transportation.


• Knowledge and understanding of child development.


• Demonstrated problem solving or conflict resolution skills.


• Must have satisfactory completion of background check.
  


• Must have satisfactory completion of medical exam and health screenings as required per Head Start regulations.

BENEFITS:

The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose, among a number of benefit options including, but not necessarily limited to, 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) and a Wellness Program. Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

CLOSING DATE: Open to the public until filled.

CONTACT:       

United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

320-235-0850

[email protected]

WEBSITE: 

www.unitedcapmn.org

                                  United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.