The Head Start Lead Teacher & Family Advocate provides a safe, secure and nurturing classroom environment for up to 20 children; plans and implements developmentally appropriate learning environments and curriculum; participates in open communication with parents; ensures all aspects of the Head Start performance standards are integrated; participates in the referral and IEP process as needed; develops a partnership with families that identifies and highlights the family s strengths, needs and supports; implements and documents Family Partnership Agreements; provides crisis intervention resources as needed; assists with transitions into and out of the Head Start program; participates in ongoing recruitment efforts; coordinates 5+ parent meetings each school year; actively encourages parents to participate in the program and provides appropriate opportunities and educational activities; empowers parents to advocate for their children; and provides leadership to Assistant Teachers, Classroom Aides and volunteers in the classroom. (Full Position Description will be shared with applicants selected for in-person interviews; to request fill description, call 507-316-0610.)

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. is a non-profit agency providing economic opportunities that strengthen individuals, families and communities in southeastern Minnesota.

This position will start August 2023 for the 2023-2024 school year.

This full-time position (40 hours per week) will be based in Faribault or Northfield with travel to visit families of students, as well as occasional travel for trainings/meetings.

Excellent benefit package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan.

Job offers are contingent on a reference check, as well as a Background Study and fingerprinting through the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).

This is a seasonal position subject to layoff between school years.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s or Associate s Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development; in lieu of this, a Bachelor s or Associate s Degree in another field plus coursework equivalent to a major related to Early Childhood Education along with experience teaching preschool-aged children
• Early Childhood License is preferred
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, English/Somali or English/Arabic is preferred
• Able to obtain Family Service Credential Certificate within 18 months of hire date (Agency will provide training during first year of employment)
• Able to obtain certification in infant/child CPR and First Aid within 3 months
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Current, valid driver s license and reliable transportation with the ability to complete travel for home visits, meetings, trainings, etc.
• Able to work occasional evening hours for home visits and work-related events
• Able to maintain confidentiality and follow all data privacy policies and procedures
• Able to support and follow all Agency policies and procedures
• Able to maintain required work hours

Online application preferred. However, a paper application form may be requested by calling 507-316-0610.

Three Rivers is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer