Head Start Teacher - Willmar (#0626D
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Job Status:
Full-time (40 hours), 9 months
Location:
Willmar, MN
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.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills – great at connecting with others.
- Computer savvy with solid organizational skills.
- Natural leader who thrives as part of a collaborative team.
- Knowledgeable about child development and eager to apply best practices.
- Problem‑solving skills; handles challenges with grace.
- 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 willingness to obtain them.
- Salary range of $25.69 - $33.18 per hour + benefits.
- Full-time (40 hours per week), 9-months.
- Opportunities to grow, learn, and make a lasting impact.
The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose among a number of options, including PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, earned sick and safe time, hospital indemnity insurance, basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, HSA, FSA – medical & dependent care, Proximal Health, Cancer Care, Employee Assistance Program and a Wellness Program.
Program eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding, union agreements, location and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc.
United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.
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