EARLY HEAD START TEACHER - MARSHALL (#1023K)

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Full Job Description: **$2,000 Sign-On Bonus** JOB STATUS: Full time (40 hours), 12 months per year, Union position RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide a comprehensive Head Start experience that meets the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards. To integrate component activities within the classroom. To empower parents and staff as team members in a comprehensive approach to child development and self-sufficiency. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: • Plan, prepare and conduct center classroom days. • Assure children’s individual needs and differences are met. • Provide families with ongoing support to assess needs and develop and reach goals. • Encourage family engagement in program. • Assist with assessment and development of Family Partnership Agreements with enrolled individuals and families. • Coordinate and provide services for children with disabilities. • Facilitate the transition of Early Head Start children to the next educational facility. • Coordinate and integrate nutrition and health activities into the classroom. • Assist with grantee efforts in recruitment of Head Start children. • Support and Model United’s Behavioral Competencies. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Degree in Early Childhood Education with coursework in infant and toddler development OR current Infant Toddler CDA. • CPR and First Aid certification. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: • Bilingual preferred both written and verbal. • Effective verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills. • Computer/keyboarding skills required. • Ability to work as part of a team and provide team leadership. • Knowledge and understanding of child development. • Demonstrated skills in problem-solving and conflict resolution strategies. • Ability to travel in a nine (9) county area regularly and out of the nine (9) county area for meetings, workshops, and conferences. • Reliable mode of transportation. • Reliable, regular attendance. • Knowledge and understanding of child development, integration of services and of issues faced by low-income people in the nine (9) county area. • Must have satisfactory completion of background check. • Must have satisfactory completion of medical exam and health screenings as requested per Head Start regulations. Please refer to Job #1023K when applying. CLOSING DATES: Open Until Filled CONTACT: Pamela LeGare - Human Resources Coordinator United Community Action Partnership, Inc. 200 4th St SW, PO Box 1359, Willmar, MN 56201 320-235-0850 Ext. 1923

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