Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. is a non-profit agency, in Minneapolis, MN, committed to helping disadvantaged individuals in Anoka County out of poverty and into the community as productive citizens. We are professional, inclusive, and fun.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Growth opportunities
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Flexible working hours
- On-the-job training
- Safe work environment
- Casual work attire
Position Requirements:
- 2 or 4 year degree in Early Childhood Education or highly related field.
- Must meet Minnesota Department of Human Services Division of Licensing requirements for Head Teacher
- Must provide transcript and/or certification.
- Certification (or willingness to obtain) in: First Aid and CPR.
- ACCAP conducts criminal background checks and a search on NSOPW at the time of hire. Some positions require additional fingerprint and photo verification. Not all backgrounds are a barrier to employment.
- Knowledge of children’s developmental and functional levels.
- Knowledge of curriculum construction; knowledge of teaching techniques.
- This position requires strong communication skills, that includes excellent writing skills and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Demonstrate supervisory and leadership skills and the ability to function independently.
- Ability to work well with individuals from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, ability to relate to children, parents, and staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate a safe, diverse, and developmentally appropriate classroom in accordance with state/federal requirements.
- Directly supervise the center staff including assistant teacher, classroom assistant/aide and volunteers.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by interacting and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with families, co-workers, and supervisors.
- Responsible for the daily operations of the classroom.
- Encourage and welcome volunteers in classroom and promote parent involvement.
- Complete all required documentation.
- Using research based curriculum and assessment tools plan and provide an individualized learning experience for each child.
- Dependable attendance and be flexible in the daily schedule.
- Prepare and participate in Parent/Teacher conferences and home visits in accordance with Performance Standards and plans.
- Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, agency meetings and inter-agency staff trainings and other meetings as assigned.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
- Normal office procedures.
- Able to lift and carry 50 pounds safely.
- Sitting in a chair, standing, or walking for extended periods of time.
- Repetitive body movement including bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting, and turning.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and employees.
- Must be able to enter client’s home, climb stairs and could come in contact with cigarette/cigar smoke and a variety of pets.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
To view the full job description, summary of benefits, and obtain an employment application please visit our website at www.accap.org/accapcareers.
ACCAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.56 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person