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Teacher

Employer
Scott Carver Dakota CAP
Location
Savage
Salary
Competitive

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Industry
Education
Role
Teacher / Professor
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
Teacher
.79 FTE (40 hours/week during the School Year)
Do you have a passion for young children and families? Do you want to work in a fun environment while making a difference in people's lives? Come work for Head Start with the CAP Agency of Scott, Carver, and Dakota counties. We have Teacher positions available in multiple locations, and we would love to talk with you. Check out what we offer below!
Competitive Salary
Recruitment Incentive if you join our team by December
14 Paid Holidays (full year employee)
Benefits and Employer Retirement Match
We are a non-profit agency, so you may qualify for student loan forgiveness by working for us.
Life Mart Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement and Job Training
SUMMARY
The Teacher in the Center Program provides service for an assigned number of children and their parents including center activities, home visits, parent-teacher conferences and field trips. Supervises volunteers, establishes on-going communication with parents and other staff, and coordinates component services to provide complete support for each child's development. Performs other duties as assigned by the Center Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Organize, operate and maintain Head Start center according to state licensing guidelines and Head Start Performance Standards. Maintain children's records including growth charts, complete gaps on preschool screening.
Write and implement lesson plans following the Creative Curriculum including activities in each lesson to enhance self-esteem, diversity awareness and violence prevention. Plan and implement field trips.
Assess each child's development using Creative Curriculum Assessment. Develop individual learning plans and review each child's progress with parents.
Direct and support Teacher Assistants and Paraprofessionals in the classroom.
Facilitate open communication with parents and staff to ensure complete services for each child and to integrate component services into the classroom.
Attend team meetings, Agency and Head Start meetings/trainings, interagency meetings and community events as assigned.
Encourage and welcome parent and other volunteers in the center, on field trips and other activities.
Maintain a safe indoor and outdoor environment in all aspects of the program.
Coordinate snack and meal service with the Teacher Assistants and Paraprofessionals.
Participate in family style meals.
Verifies actual hours worked by support staff.
CLEAR DRIVEN COMPETENCIES
Fostering Teamwork
Managing Change
Communication
Building Collaborative Relationships
Customer Centered
Analytical Thinking
Use of Technology and information management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. Current Infant/Child First Aid and CPR Certificate.
Knowledge of:
Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
Classroom policies, procedures and processes.
Methods and techniques to assist students in early childhood learning.
Methods and techniques for working with students with disabilities and special needs.
Specialized Head Start and agency software applications and procedures.
Local community resources and regional community services programs.
Principles of record keeping and records management.
Personal computers utilizing standard and specialized software.
Safety rules and regulations.
Skill in:
Monitoring and improving student behavior and learning skills.
Assisting children and special needs students and assessing educational needs.
Maintaining composure and working effectively under classroom conditions.
Administering educational and school support programs.
Reacting quickly to situations that could create personal stress and safety problems.
Communicating effectively with children.
Collaborating as a team member, with colleagues, families, staff and community representatives.
Following verbal and written instructions.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, families, clients and community agencies.
Effective verbal and written communication.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Minnesota State Driver's License, proof of insurance and review of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report is required.
COVID 19 REQUIREMENT: The Office of Head Start is requiring all Head Start employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series by 1/31/2022, or upon starting date, unless the Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency approves a medical or religious accommodation as required by applicable law. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a classroom environment which may include standing, walking, sitting and lifting up to 40lbs. Mobility to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY: Scott, Carver, Dakota CAP Agency will not deny anyone the opportunities for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability or status with regard to public assistance.
The Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce

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