Employment

Head Start Family Advocate

Wright County Community Action (WCCA) is seeking a Family Advocate to support our Head Start program locations. You will create coordination between Head Start services and community resources in order to foster strength and healthy living in our client’s lives. This role provides support in a case management style and acts as a liaison between families, staff, the community, and other family-related resources.

This position is 40 hours per week during the school year with benefits available year round.

Education and Experience:

• Must have either a Bachelor’s (BA) or Associate (AA) degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Development, Social Work, or other similar human services related fields.
• Must meet State Licensing requirements for First Aid and CPR certification, physical examination, and pass a Background Study.
• Experience and ability to work with non-English speaking parents and children.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with inter-agency preschool education, human services, and related providers.
• Knowledge and experience in Head Start or Early Childhood programs.

Pay: $30,134-36,288 per year

To complete and submit an application click “Apply”.

Head Start Teacher

WCCA center based Head Start programs provide free learning and development services for eligible families and their children ages 3 to 5 years old.

As a Head Start teacher you will be responsible to plan and implement curriculum to meet the individual developmental needs of children ages three to five years old from low-income families. You will work with children both individually and in groups as part of a collaborative classroom team in order to promote their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.

This position works 40 hours per week during the school year with benefits being offered year round.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, equivalent coursework, or otherwise meets the requirements of section 648(a)(3)(B) of the Head Start Act.
• Classroom experience as an Early Childhood Educator. Experience within a Head Start classroom is preferred.
• Must meet State Licensing requirements for First Aid and CPR certification, Child Passenger Safety training, physical examination, and Background Study.
• Experience and ability to work with Spanish speaking parents and children.

Pay: $28,699 - $41,918 per year

To complete and submit an application click “Apply”.

Head Start Assistant Preschool Teacher

Wright County Community Action (WCCA) is seeking assistant teachers to join our Head Start team who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. As an assitant teacher, you will work collaboratively with the teacher to implement daily activities which promote children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.

This position works 40 hours per week during the school year with benefits being available year round.

WCCA center based Head Start programs provide free learning and development services for eligible families and their children ages 3 to 5 years old.

Required Education and Experience:

• Have or are working towards a Child Development Associate credential (CDA), a state awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential; or
• Meet or exceed MN DHS Rule 3 qualifications for Assistant Teacher and are willing to complete a CDA within 2 years of hire.
• Classroom experience as an Early Childhood Educator. Experience within a Head Start classroom is preferred.
• Must meet State Licensing requirements for First Aid and CPR certification, Child Passenger Safety training, physical examination, and pass a MN DHS required background study.
• Experience with and ability to work with Spanish speaking parents and children preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to relate to and work with staff and parents.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to utilize and operate computers in child activities.
• Must be able to act as bus monitor.

Pay: $25,286 - $32,659 per year

To complete and submit an application click “Apply”.

Head Start Classroom Aide

WCCA is seeking classroom aides to join our Head Start team who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. You will be responsible to assist in the implementation of program activities, including the daily tasks that establish the basic foundation for a healthy and safe environment for Head Start children.

This position works up to 28 hours per week during the school year only.

WCCA center based Head Start programs provide free learning and development services for eligible families and their children ages 3 to 5 years old.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or enrolled in a GED program.
• Must have or be currently working toward obtaining a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). CDA must be obtained within 2 years of being hired.
• Must meet State Licensing requirements for First Aid and CPR certification, Child Passenger Safety training, physical examination, and pass a MN DHS required background study.
• Experience or ability to work with pre-school age children.
• Experience with and ability to work with Spanish speaking parents and children preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to relate to and work with staff and parents.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Must be able to utilize and operate computers in child activities.
• Must be able to act as bus monitor.

Pay: starting at $15.69/hr

To complete and submit an application click “Apply”.

Head Start Substitute Teacher

Full-time (40 hours per week) and Part-time (up to 28 hours per week) openings.

Substitute Teachers implement daily activities for enrolled families and children and assist staff with daily center-based operations. Substitutes work at our Head Start Centers, located in: Annandale, Buffalo, Delano, Howard Lake, Monticello, Mound, Rogers, and Montrose.

To complete and submit an application click “Apply”.

Head Start Substitute Assistant Teacher

Full-time (40 hours per week) and Part-time (up to 28 hours per week) openings.

Substitute Assistant Teachers assist the Head Teacher with planning and daily implementation of the Head Start center-based activities for low-income families and children.

Substitutes work at our Head Start Centers, located in: Annandale, Buffalo, Delano, Howard Lake, Monticello, Mound, Rogers, and Montrose.

To complete and submit an application click “Apply”.