Preschool Teacher

MAHUBE-OTWA is actively recruiting a PRESCHOOL TEACHER for our Head Start program in Detroit Lakes, MN. Seeking caring individuals with a strong independent initiative, and experience implementing developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood development to work in our Head Start Center. Your workdays will be filled with educating young minds, laughter, art, stories, hugs and so much more. Go home each day having had fun at work and feeling like you made a difference!

Implement curriculum that provides an inclusive learning environment allowing for children’s development based on individual need. Provide a daily routine and prepare a weekly lesson plan ensuring all required elements are incorporated.    

Pay: $24.72 - $26.23

Schedule: Day Shift, Monday – Friday, full time seasonal with summer layoff 

Work Remotely: No 

Location: Detroit Lakes, MN 

Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance, Vision. Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Holiday Pay, PTO and more… 

Why join the MAHUBE-OTWA family? Be part of our team of passionate, purpose-driven colleagues who believe in our Agency values - Client Focused, Community Minded and Resourceful. Help us achieve our Mission to empower people to achieve self-sufficiency. Make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty and homelessness. Make a difference in the lives of others. Help us deliver tangible results that empower people and strengthen our communities.

EEO Statement: MAHUBE-OTWA is an Equal opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Active (AA) Employer. We recruit, select, hire, transfer, promote, demote, layoff, discipline, terminate, recall, compensate, and train without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance. We take affirmative steps to ensure that all of our company’s employment practices are free of discrimination. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible. 

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or equivalent coursework and experience in the early childhood field or a current Teaching License.  
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and DHS licensing regulations and ability to operate center in accordance with standards. 
• Must have the ability to work positively and cooperatively with children, families, and staff as well as internal and external partners.  
• Must effectively manage typical and spontaneous classroom situations. Must have the ability to handle emergency situations with young children and families. 
• Must honor private/confidential information.
• Must have valid drivers’ license. 
• Must qualify to work with young children through DHS NetStudy clearance