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).
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
• Salary range of $21.88 - $33.62 p/hour + Benefits!
• Full-time (40 hours per week), 9-Months
• 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, 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.
We are a familiar face and trusted friend in central and southwest Minnesota but with a new name. The new name – United Community Action Partnership, Inc. (UCAP) – was adopted through the merging of two organizations (Heartland Community Action and Western Community Action) with a rich history of helping people, changing lives, and working to eliminate poverty in the lives of people in Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Redwood, and Renville counties.
UCAP is a joint effort to bring together area resources to effectively and efficiently address the growing needs of our local communities in southwest Minnesota. We continue to hold true to our history of being a “grass-roots” private nonprofit organization that is represented and led by the communities we serve.
