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MINNESOTA VALLEY ACTION COUNCIL INC·Mankato, Minnesota

$18 - $19/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 1 month ago
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The Assistant Teacher supports daily classroom operations and implements curriculum activities to promote school readiness. They are responsible for maintaining a safe learning environment and building professional relationships with families and co-workers.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Mankato
  • Head
  • Start -
  • Mankato,
  • MN 56001Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • Time (40
  • Hours)Salary
  • Range: $17.96 - $18.74
  • HourlyJob
  • Shift:
  • DayJob
  • Category: EducationMinnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a nonprofit community action agency serving south-central Minnesota since 1965. We partner with individuals, families, and communities to promote economic stability and opportunity through housing, transportation, employment, education, and supportive services. We proudly serve Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties.
  • Our values guide everything we do:
  • Build
  • Supportive
  • Relationships: Meaningful partnerships strengthen people and communities.
  • Empower
  • People: Everyone deserves an opportunity to set and reach their goals.
  • Promote
  • Dignity: We deliver equitable services that respect and value all people.
  • Work
  • Together: Support the people we serve, each other, and our partners across programs.
  • Position
  • Overview: The Assistant Teacher supports daily classroom operations by assisting with activities, maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment, and helping supervise children. This position supports children’s development and school readiness in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards. The Assistant Teacher builds and maintains professional working relationships with families, community partners, co-workers, and supervisors.
  • Essential
  • Functions of the
  • Job: Support the teacher in maintaining the daily classroom learning environment and implementing curriculum activities. Comply with MVAC policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and applicable Minnesota child care licensing statutes and rules. Complete required paperwork and data entry accurately and on time, in accordance with program requirements and the forms routing checklist.
  • QualificationsRequired
  • Education and
  • Experience: Applicant must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Early Childhood Education, an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education, a Center-Based Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or be willing to obtain a qualifying degree or credential within two years of the hire date. This position requires strong computer, communication, and organizational skills. Bilingual skills are beneficial.

Benefits

Benefits may include: Health, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement plan. Paid time off and holidays. Professional development opportunities. Employee assistance resources. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MVAC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Requirements

Candidates must have or be willing to obtain a BS in Early Childhood Education, an AAS in Early Childhood Education, or a CDA credential within two years. Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills are required.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Data Entry
  • Computer Skills
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Child Supervision
  • Classroom Management
  • Bilingual Skills

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $19/hr
Location
Mankato, Minnesota
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
Application
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MINNESOTA VALLEY ACTION COUNCIL INC

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) it the community action agency that serves the nine counites of South Central Minnesota. MVAC utilizes various state and federal programs to offer birth to 5 preschool; employment training programs for seniors and at risk youth; energy...

Salary listed on 6 jobs
IndustryCivic and Social Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
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