Head Start Teacher - Windom (#0826E)

Job Status: Full time (40 hours), 9-months LOCATION: Windom, MN

Inspire Young Minds as a Head Start Teacher! Create a nurturing environment where children grow, learn, and thrive. As a Head Start Teacher, you’ll spark curiosity, build school readiness, and empower families to support their child’s success. Make a lasting impact—one child, one family, one community at a time!

What you'll do

• Create
• Inspiring
• Experiences: Plan and lead engaging classroom activities.
• Track
• Progress: Conduct assessments and maintain accurate records.
• Encourage
• Family
• Involvement: Partner with parents to inspire active participation.
• Support
• Inclusion: Ensure and inclusive classroom for children with disabilities.
• Integrate
• Wellness: Incorporate health and nutrition activities.
• Lead with
• Confidence: Supervise and guide classroom staff to foster a positive environment.
• Promote the
• Program: Assist with recruitment efforts to connect more families to the Head Start program.

Skills to wow us

• Strong verbal and written communication skills—you’re great at connecting with others.
• Computer-savvy with solid organizational skills.
• A natural leader who thrives as part of a collaborative team.
• Knowledgeable about child development and eager to apply best practices.
• Problem-solving comes easily, and you handle challenges with grace.

Education and experience

• An AA or BA degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (as defined by the Office of Head Start).
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or the willingness to obtain it).

Benefits

The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose, among a number of benefit options including, but not necessarily limited to, PTO, 12 paid holidays each year, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), accident insurance, critical illness insurance, Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST), hospital indemnity insurance, basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401k retirement plan, HSA, FSA – medical & dependent care, Proximal Health, CancerCare, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Wellness Program. Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc. CONTACT: United Community Action Partnership, Inc. 320-235-0850 HumanResources@unitedcapmn.org

WEBSITE

www.unitedcapmn.org

United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.