Head Start Teacher

Families First of Minnesota has an opening for a full-time, full-year Head Start Teacher. This position is located at The Jeremiah Program in Rochester, MN. This position is primarily responsible for the classroom and implementing curriculum based on the children and families' needs and interests. This includes, but is not limited to, weekly lesson and activity planning based on approved curriculum, screening children's educational goals and implementing individualized plans. This position supervises the Assistant Teacher and Program Assistant in their assigned classroom.

This position requires a minimum of an Associate's degree (A.A.) in Early Childhood Education or a related field with qualifying coursework or experience in an early childhood setting. Head Start and Families First of Minnesota offers continuing education opportunities for individuals seeking to obtain an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in the field of Early Childhood Education. The individual in this position must meet Head Start Teacher qualifications.

This exempt position is scheduled 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M. Compensation is based upon education level, starting at $22.68/hour. Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability and 403(b) Retirement Savings, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and personal time.

Head Start parents are encouraged to apply and will be given preference based on qualifications. If interested in applying for this position, please visit our website at https://c2r2.applicantpro.com/jobs/.

ABOUT US:

Families First of Minnesota, formerly known as Child Care Resource and Referral, is a non-profit organization committed to ensuring positive beginnings for all young children and their families. For over 40 years, Families First has been serving as a resource for families, children, child care professionals and early education programs in SE Minnesota. Programs under the Families First umbrella include Head Start, Early Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Aware, Early Learning Scholarships, Crisis Nursery, and Child Care Consultation. Families First of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a multi-cultural, bias-free agency.