The Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is the region’s largest membership-driven organization representing the interests of over 300 businesses and individuals. MAHUBE-OTWA is actively recruiting an Early Head Start TODDLER TEACHER. Seeking caring individuals with a strong independent initiative, and experience implementing developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood development to work in our Early 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. Supervise and lead classroom staff. Pay: $23.96 - $26.23 Schedule: Day Shift, Monday – Friday, full time with 4 - 1 week layoffs spread out over the program year Work Remotely: No Location: M State Technical College Head Start 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 Action (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. A COMPLETED AGENCY APPLICATION IS REQUIRED as well as 2 work related letters of reference. Please add references to your application or send separately to hrmahube.org. Complete the application on our website WWW.MAHUBE.ORG/APPLY-NOW. Requirements Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education and 1 - 3 years experience in the early childhood field as well as supervisory experience strongly preferred. Child Development Associate credential will be considered. Knowledge and experience in early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices for the classroom is essential. Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and DHS Licensing Regulations and ability to maintain compliance with these standards. Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence in English as well as basic math. Ability to apply common sense solutions in standardized situations. Ability to express/exchange ideas and instructions to clients, the public or other employees. Must have the ability to work in a positive and cooperative manner with children, staff and parents. Must effectively and professionally deal with typical and unexpected classroom situations. Must have the ability to handle emergency situations with young children and parents. Must honor private/confidential information. Basic computer skills including working with e-mail, internet, data entry, computer files, databases and/or web based programs required. First Aid/CPR certification required. Must qualify to work within Head Start through Department of Human Services background study clearance. J-18808-Ljbffr