Head Start Teacher – Pipestone

We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Head Start Teacher to join our early childhood education team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in our community.

As a Head Start Teacher, you will create a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive classroom where children can learn, grow, and thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.

Our Head Start program is committed to preparing children for lifelong success by providing high‑quality early childhood education, family support, and comprehensive services that strengthen children, families, and communities.

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• Passion for working with children ages three to five and their families.
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to lift and carry classroom materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

The Pipestone Head Start Teacher is responsible for the classroom and implementing curriculum based on knowledge of families’ and children’s needs and interests. Working with parents to ensure that the educational, health and social services needs of individual children and their families are met. Working with component coordinators to assure planning, organization, implementation and follow‑through with comprehensive services, curriculum, Performance Standards, MN DHS Rule 3/Minnesota Certified Exempt Rule, and best practices in early childhood care and education.

Medium work requires lifting up to 50 pounds with frequent lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and sit on the floor while interacting with children throughout the day.

Full Time

This individual must meet Head Start Teacher qualifications in the standards of the program, which is a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or A.A. in Early Childhood Education or related field with experience teaching in a preschool setting.

Pipestone

Starting hourly rate $20.29-$23.26 based on skill, education and experience.

SMOC offers a generous benefit package which includes PTO, paid holidays, and available health, life, dental and vision insurance. Simple IRA/Roth company match.

Early Education, Teacher