Head Start Assistant Teacher - Willmar (#0125F)

                                                                  **$2,000 Sign-On Bonus**

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

LOCATION: Willmar, 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:  Interested union staff should submit written interest by 01/14/2025.  Open to the public until                                      filled.

CONTACT:       

United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

320-235-0850

Humanr@unitedcapmn.org

WEBSITE: www.unitedcapmn.org

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