Head Start Assistant Teacher - Willmar (#1026J)

JOB STATUS: Full time (36 hours/week), 12-Months Per Year, Union Position LOCATION: Willmar, MN Help create an amazing learning environment for young children! As a Head Start Assistant Teacher, you'll work side by side with our Head Start Teacher to spark curiosity, build independence, and inspire little learners - all while supporting parents to become their child's greatest advocate. WHAT YOU'LL DO: • Team Up for Success: Collaborate with the Head Start Teacher to plan and most engaging and enriching classroom days ever! • Stay Organized: Keep everything running smoothly with accurate and up-to-date record keeping. • Add a Health Twist: Bring fun and creativity to the classroom with health and nutrition activities. • Be the MVP: Step in for the Head Start Teacher when needed - you're the ultimate backup! • Pitch In: Help out with light janitorial duties when necessary - teamwork makes the dream work. • Promote the Program: Support recruitment and enrollment efforts to spread the word about Head Start. • Ensure Safety: Safely monitor the Head Start bus and transport children to and from the center. SKILLS TO WOW US: • You know your way around a computer. • You're a team player and can handle tasks on your own like a pro. • Reliable? That's your middle name! • You're up to speed on child development - or eager to learn. • Problem-solving and keeping the peace? Piece of cake! EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Must be 18 years or older. • At least one (1) year of experience working with children ages 3-5. • A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Early Childhood Degree - or the ability to obtain it within two years. • CPR and First Aid Certification - or ready to get certified. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? • Salary range of $18.02 - $26.76/hour + Benefits! • Full-time (36 hours per week), 12-Month Union Position • Opportunities to grow, learn, & make a lasting impact! BENEFITS: The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose, among a number of benefit options including, but not necessarily limited to, PTO, 13 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. CLOSING DATE: Open to the public until filled. 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.