Do you want to make a difference in the community by building relationships with families and children, while being part of a historical institution? Would you like to strengthen your connection to the Rondo Community? Hallie Q. Brown Community Center is seeking Teacher (part or full time) to plan and facilitate long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice, and program philosophy designed to meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The hours for this position will vary between 7:00am – 6:00pm, Monday – Friday, with occasional evening hours for meetings, parent gatherings and/or trainings. This position can become a stepping stone to other positions within the Hallie Q. Brown organization.

*$500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment*

Benefits:

• $15 - $19 per hour
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Generous accrued paid time off
• Fully paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, voluntary benefits and retirement plan
• Matched retirement savings plan
• Childcare options
• Part-time hours available with consistent schedule
• Fun, relaxed and flexible environment where community and organization come together!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises assistants, aides and volunteers in the classroom to ensure the provision of high quality childcare programming, including encouraging the assistants to contribute to curriculum planning.
• Create weekly lesson plans in accordance with Creative Curriculum.
• Plans and supervises the arrangement of the classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment, including safely managing developmental activities for the participants.
• Ensures that the educational needs of the Program participants are met while in attendance.
• Prepares monthly plan charts.
• Maintains open communication with parents/guardians of the program participants regarding the developmental needs of the participants.
• Maintains daily (regular) anecdotal records on participants’ progress. Completes a bi-annual assessment of children's development and report progress of children to parents in bi-annual reports and through parent-teacher conferences.
• Keeps all appropriate records such as assessments, attendance, time sheets and accident reports.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree or equivalent in early childhood development preferred but not required; B.S. in Early Childhood Development preferred or similar field with at least 24 credits and 1 year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of mandated child abuse reporting guidelines.
• A commitment to the mission of Hallie Q. Brown Community Center.
• Knowledge of and experience working with culturally and racially diverse populations in lower socio-economic conditions.
• Ability and desire to work closely with students, families and coworkers.
• Exceptional patience, listening and engagement skills.
• Reliability is essential
• Ability to speak multiple languages highly valued.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of the importance of customer service and maintaining professionalism.
• Demonstrable skills in conflict management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgement in recognizing the scope of authority.
• Computer literate with skills in MS Office.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Teachers must meet Rule 3 licensing qualifications in education and experience.
• Must be CPR/First Aid and SIDS/AHT certified or the ability to become certified within 30 days.
• Must have completed COVID-19 vaccination and/or will have completed the vaccine before starting; Hallie Q. Brown can provide vaccination resources if needed.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: Founded in 1929, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc. is an African American, nonprofit social services agency committed to serving the needs of community members of all ages, abilities, races, cultures and economic levels in the Summit-University neighborhood and greater Twin Cities area. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our community by providing access to critical human services, fostering and promoting personal growth, and developing community leadership. Over the years, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc. has evolved from an independent human services provider to a multi-service center, and is the administrative body of the Martin Luther King Service Center, which houses our partners offering specialized services and programs., including Project Cheer, Prepare Prosper, the St. Paul Branch of the NAACP, the African American Leadership Council, and the nationally-recognized Penumbra Theatre Company. We are committed to building partnerships and providing services designed to reflect the needs and character of the Summit-University community.

To apply, go to the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center and send a resume and cover letter through our online applicant tracking system.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran’s status.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the recruiting process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials. You may also be contacted by a MACC employee to conduct or schedule an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Work Location: One location