Head Start Teacher - Willmar

Inspire Young Minds as a Head Start Teacher!

Create a nurturing environment where children grow, learn, and thrive. As a Head Start Teacher, you'll spark curiosity, build school readiness, and empower families to support their child's success. Make a lasting impact—one child, one family, one community at a time!

What You'll Do:

• Create Inspiring Experiences:
  Plan and lead engaging classroom activities.
• Track Progress:
  Conduct assessments and maintain accurate records.
• Encourage Family Involvement:
  Partner with parents to inspire active participation.
• Support Inclusion:
  Ensure an inclusive classroom for children with disabilities.
• Integrate Wellness:
  Incorporate health and nutrition activities.
• Promote the Program:
  Assist with recruitment efforts to connect more families to the Head Start program.

Skills to Wow Us:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills—you're great at connecting with others.
• Computer-savvy with solid organizational skills.
• A natural leader who thrives as part of a collaborative team.
• Knowledgeable about child development and eager to apply best practices.
• Problem-solving comes easily, and you handle challenges with grace.

Education and Experience:

• An AA or BA degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (as defined by the Office of Head Start).
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or the willingness to obtain it).

What's in it for you?

• Salary range of $25.69 - $33.18 p/hour + Benefits!
• Full-time (40 hours per week), 9-Months
• Opportunities to grow, learn, & make a lasting impact!

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, Cancer Care, 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.