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Early Childhood Educator

2 months ago


Elbow Lake, Minnesota, United States West Central Minnesota Communities Action Inc Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Early Childhood Educator to join our team at West Central Minnesota Communities Action Inc. as a Head Start Substitute Teacher. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality educational and care services to young children in a Head Start setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist and support the Family Education Specialist in lesson planning and implementation, and assist the family in its own efforts to improve the condition and quality of family life.
  • Act as Family Education Specialist in absence/partnership with the Family Education Specialist.
  • Work directly with children in the context of the program plan and curriculum:
    • Welcome and support families in their participation of Head Start.
    • Assist with daily arrival and departure of children.
    • Engage children in conversation and family style meals during mealtimes.
    • Participate in play activities.
    • As a member of the center team, participate in center lesson planning and carry out plans and center operations as instructed by your Supervisor.
    • Observe and record children's behavior and development to make recommendations on meeting children's individual needs at Team meetings.
    • Enter weekly observations into Teaching Strategies Gold for assessment purposes.
    • Ensure safety of Head Start children by implementing Active Supervision, reporting injuries/illnesses/incidents, and reporting child abuse and neglect.
    • Assist with the preparation of indoor and outdoor space for planned activities, including supplies and materials, ensuring the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment.
    • Inspect, clean, and monitor indoor and outdoor space.
    • Provide accurate meal counts and monitor food safety.
    • Assist with Head Start fire and tornado drills and other emergency drills per Head Start sites.
    • Clean tables and sanitize toys.
    • Complete Daily Health and Safety checks and environmental safety checklists.
    • Assist with First Aid kit inventory.
    • Assist with onsite routine screenings of children's hearing/vision and heights/weights.
    • Participate in all required trainings, including First Aid and Pediatric CPR, which are necessary for certification/licensure and Professional Development facilitated by WCMCA.
    • Maintain a current status of all required certifications.
    • Keep direct Supervisor informed of all problems, unusual or extraordinary matters of significance coming to his/her attention, so that prompt corrective action can be taken as needed.
    • Keep direct Supervisor informed of CDA progress and renewal.
    • Demonstrate the ability to work within a team of people to promote a positive workplace culture.
    • All other duties as assigned, including participation in Agency and program committees.
Requirements
  • Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalency, with the expectation to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within 2 years of hire.
  • Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or AA in Early Childhood Education.
  • Interest and experience in working with young children.
  • Ability to exercise patience and understanding when working with children.
  • Ability to follow instructions, good oral communication skills.
  • Meet physical abilities: must be able to lift 50 lbs.; and daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children's needs.
  • Proof of valid driver's license and current/adequate vehicle insurance coverage.
Preferred Qualifications
  • General knowledge of the Head Start program.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and working with children with disabilities.
  • Experience of working on a team and taking direction from a Supervisor.
Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate-to-high.