Head Start Teacher Detroit Lakes Center

Do you have a passion for teaching young minds

Is working for a company that is community-minded important to you

MAHUBE-OTWA is actively recruiting a PRESCHOOL TEACHER for our Head Start Program. Seeking caring individuals with a strong independent initiative and experience implementing developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood development to work in our Head Start Center. Your workdays will be filled with educating young minds laughter art stories hugs and so much more. Go home each day having had fun at work and feeling like you made a difference!

Implement curriculum that provides an inclusive learning environment allowing for childrens development based on individual need. Provide a daily routine and prepare a weekly lesson plan ensuring all required elements are incorporated.

Pay: $24.21 - $26.48

Schedule: Day Shift Monday Friday full time seasonal with summer layoff

Work Remotely: No

Location:Detroit Lakes MN

Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance Vision. Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life Insurance Retirement Plan Holiday Pay PTO and more

Why join the MAHUBE-OTWA family

Be part of our team of passionate purpose-driven colleagues who believe in our Agency values - Client Focused Community Minded and Resourceful. Help us achieve our Mission to empower people to achieve self-sufficiency. Make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty and homelessness. Make a difference in the lives of others. Help us deliver tangible results that empower people and strengthen our communities.

EEO Statement: MAHUBE-OTWA will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity disability age marital status familial status membership or activity in a local human rights commission or status regarding public assistance. We will ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include but are not limited to the following: hiring upgrading demotion transfer recruitment or recruitment advertising selection layoff disciplinary action termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training including apprenticeship. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.

A COMPLETED AGENCY APPLICATION IS REQUIRED as well as 2 work related letters of reference. Please add references to your application or send separately to Complete the application on our website include but are not limited to:

• Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Child Development Early Childhood Education or equivalent coursework and experience in the early childhood field or a current Teaching License or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and ability to implement developmentally appropriate practice in an early childhood classroom is essential.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and DHS licensing regulations and ability to operate center in accordance with standards.
• Must have the ability to work positively and cooperatively with children families and staff as well as internal and external partners.
• Must effectively manage typical and spontaneous classroom situations. Must have the ability to handle emergency situations with young children and families.
• Strong organizational time management and problem-solving skills.
• Must have basic computer skills including working with e-mail internet data entry computer files and data bases.
• Must honor private/confidential information.
• Must have valid drivers license.
• First Aid/CPR required.
• Must qualify to work with young children through DHS NetStudy clearance