Head Start Classroom Support
United Community Action Partnership, Inc
Head Start Classroom Support
United Community Action Partnership, Inc
Regional nonprofit coordinating anti-poverty services
JOB STATUS: Full-time (30 hours p/week), 9 months
LOCATION: Redwood Falls, MN
Help create an amazing learning environment for young children!
As a Head Start Classroom Support, you’ll work side by side with our Head Start Teacher to spark curiosity, build independence, and inspire little learners—all while supporting parents to become their child’s greatest advocate.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Team Up in the Kitchen: Help with food prep and cleanup - keeping things organized and tidy.
• Stay Organized: Keep everything running smoothly with accurate and up-to-date recordkeeping.
• Add a Healthy Twist: Bring energy and creativity to health and nutrition activities that inspire kids to make healthier choices.
• Be the MVP: Step in for the Head Start Teacher when needed - you're the ultimate backup!
• Pitch In: Help out with light janitorial duties when necessary - teamwork makes the dream work.
• Promote the Program: Support recruitment and enrollment efforts to spread the word about Head Start.
• Prioritize Safety: Ensure a safe environment for everyone, every step of the way.
SKILLS TO WOW US:
• You know your way around a computer.
• You’re a team player and can handle tasks on your own like a pro.
• Reliable? That’s your middle name!
• You’re up to speed on child development - or eager to learn.
• Problem-solving and keeping the peace? Piece of cake!
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma/GED and/or relevant experience.
• CPR and First Aid Certified - or ready to get certified.
• Food Safety Certification - or the willingness to get certified within 3 months.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
• Salary range of $16.25 - $23.42 p/hour + Benefits
• Full-time (30 hours per week), 9 Month Union Position
• 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 varybased on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc.
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
CONTACT:
United Community Action Partnership, Inc.
320-235-0850
WEBSITE: www.unitedcapmn.org
United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.
Regional nonprofit coordinating anti-poverty services
United Community Action Partnership, Inc. (UCAP) operates as a local nonprofit organization serving central and southwest Minnesota. It provides a range of community services to help people and reduce poverty across Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Redwood, and Renville counties. UCAP achieves its goals by pooling resources from two formerly separate groups (Heartland Community Action and Western Community Action) into a single entity, maintaining a grass-roots private nonprofit structure led by the communities it serves. Its main work involves coordinating aid and service programs—such as housing, emergency assistance, and other community supports—through partnerships and local engagement to address residents' needs in a practical, community-driven way.
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