Teacher - Infant/Toddler

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 an Infant/Toddler Teacher at our Early Head Start Kids Plus Center. Seeking caring individuals with a strong independent initiative, and experience implementing developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood development to work in our Infant/Toddler Early 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 children’s development based on individual need. Provide a daily routine and prepare a weekly lesson plan ensuring all required elements are incorporated.

Pay: $24.61 - $26.88

Schedule: Non-Exempt, Day Shift, Monday – Friday, full time, seasonal with summer layoff

Work Remotely: No

Location: Park Rapids, MN

Benefits: Health insurance, Dental, 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.

MAHUBE-OTWA is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Director at Office: (218)847-1385 x200 OR Direct: (218)530-1985, hr@mahube.org

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 hr@mahube.org. Complete the application on our website WWW.MAHUBE.ORG/APPLY-NOW

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Assignment Specific Qualification Requirements: Minimum education and credential requirements depend on the employee’s assigned program option and classroom age group. Employees must meet all applicable Head Start Program Performance Standards, Minnesota DCYF licensing requirements, and MAHUBE-OTWA requirements.

• Early Head Start – Infant/Toddler: Must meet applicable Early Head Start education and credential requirements, including a minimum of a CDA or comparable credential, and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.
• Head Start – Preschool: Must meet applicable Head Start education and credential requirements for preschool teaching staff including an AA or bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education, or equivalent coursework.
• Grade Level Based on Education/Credentials. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood is preferred but not required for teacher positions.

• Grade 10: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Grade 11: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or other qualifying related education.
• Grade 12: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or other qualifying related education.

• Knowledge of early childhood development and the ability to implement developmentally appropriate practice in an early childhood classroom are essential.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and DCYF child-care licensing requirements and the ability to operate the center in accordance with these standards.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence and perform basic math.
• Ability to apply common-sense solutions in standard and nonstandard situations. Ability to professionally express/exchange ideas and instructions to clients, the public, or other employees.
• Ability to work in a positive and cooperative manner with staff and parents. Must effectively and spontaneously deal with typical and unexpected preschool classroom situations.
• Ability to handle emergency situations with young children and parents.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Must honor private/confidential information.
• Intermediate computer skills, including using email, the internet, computer files, and databases and performing data entry.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• First Aid/CPR required.
• Must successfully complete all background studies and checks required by Minnesota law and federal Head Start standards.