Head Start Lead Teacher I or II -White Earth

About the role

The White Earth Reservation Tribal Council is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Lead Teacher I or II. This position is responsible for instructing preschool children in learning activities to promote their social, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of classroom staff to ensure program quality and efficiency.
• Organize, develop, and teach lessons and activities to meet the needs of children in the classroom and on educational field trips.
• Drive the Head Start bus in accordance with all applicable laws to transport Head Start children and families safely.
• Complete paperwork and prepare information in accordance with department guidelines.
• Inform caregivers on various topics to foster learning and individual growth in children and families.

Requirements

• Lead Teacher I: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education; or an Associates degree in a field related to Early Childhood Education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education, or be on Personal Development plan to acquire a CDA within (90) days, and with experience teaching preschool-age children.
• Lead Teacher II: Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education; or Baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework and equivalent to a major relating to the Early Childhood Education. Valid MN commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a school bus and passenger endorsement, or the ability to obtain one within 45 days of hire, reliable vehicle, and insurance for travel between sites and other business related destinations.

Qualifications

• Lead Teacher I: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education; or an Associates degree in a field related to Early Childhood Education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education, or be on Personal Development plan to acquire a CDA within (90) days, and with experience teaching preschool-age children.
• Lead Teacher II: Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education; or Baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework and equivalent to a major relating to the Early Childhood Education. Valid MN commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a school bus and passenger endorsement, or the ability to obtain one within 45 days of hire, reliable vehicle, and insurance for travel between sites and other business related destinations.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

Benefits

• Full Status: Full Time

Pay

$23.64/26.23 DOQ

Schedule

Full Time