Head Start Teacher - Madison

Status: Part-Time – 9-10 months/Non-Exempt

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• AA or AS degree in education or child development.
• Pre-K Certificate/BA or BS degree in Early Childhood Education.
• BA or BS in a related field with coursework equivalent to a major in early childhood education.
• BA or BS degree in education or child development with experience teaching preschool.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Continued training in Early Childhood Education. (2% of hours worked)
• Ability to cooperate and communicate, professionally, with other adults.
• Experience with preschool students in an educational setting.
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum in the classroom.
• Ability to create an environment that is safe, nurturing, and conducive to learning.
• Ability to support and guide other adults in the classroom.
• Ability to relate to students and their parents in the program.
• Work experience in Community Service based programming preferred.
• Past or present Head Start parent or student preferred.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum as approved by the program.
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans with student’s input/interests.
• Facilitate students’ learning through open ended questioning.
• Assess student’s progress using the Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment, three times
• Maintain a safe, clean, and attractive for students.
• Encourage parents to participate in Parent Meetings, training opportunities, and volunteering in the classroom.
• Train volunteers in classroom routines and duties.
• Provide parent education materials frequently through the program year.
• Assist parents in connecting with Family Advocates to help support the family’s needs.
• Attend monthly Parent Meeting and provide monthly calendars and newsletters of classroom happenings and events.
• Turn in monthly reports/lesson plans/ home visit plans as required.
• Complete and submit referrals or placements as appropriate.
• Dependable attendance/call supervisor if absent.

Application Deadline: Position open until filled.

Interested applicants should send application and resume to:

Prairie Five

Human Resources Department

P.O. Box 159

Montevideo, MN 56265

HR@prairiefive.org

EOE/AA/ADA EMPLOYER

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Ability to Relocate:

• Madison, MN 56256: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21