Rewarding Opportunity with SMOC Head Start! Lead and support high-quality early childhood education services for children and families in the Worthington and Pipestone Head Start programs. This role oversees planning, organization, and implementation of education services under the direction of the Head Start Director. This is a full-time (40 hours/week), on-site position. Starting annual salary $55,991-$59,979 based on skill, education and experience. Benefit package includes PTO, paid holidays, and available health, life, dental and vision insurance. Primarily based in Worthington, MN; with responsibility for and travel to the Pipestone facility.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

BA or advanced degree in early childhood education; or BA or advanced degree and equivalent coursework in early childhood education with early education teaching experience: Have knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of Head Start (or comparable child development programs), early childhood education. Preferred experience with Creative curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment tracking, licensing standards for day care centers, Emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, Respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities; and Have education or experience in collaborating with parents in the education of their children.

SKILLS / ABILITIES

Requires ability to use abstract reasoning, problem solving, planning, and analytical skills in: training, evaluation, and program development. Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills for supervisory duties. Effective writing and oral communication skills to conduct meetings and training sessions, and to prepare reports that are clear, complete, comprehensive, and use good grammar and punctuation. Successful experience working in a team setting. Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community. Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed. Manual dexterity is sufficient to operate a computer and office equipment. Must be able to lift 55 pounds. Must be able to travel, enter and exit a vehicle without assistance, and withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions. Experience successfully working with culturally diverse staff and clients. Lots of ways to apply! Click the Apply Now button above to get our application form. OR in person at

SMOC, 1106

3rd Avenue, Worthington, on our website at www.smoc.us, or by calling 507-376-4195.

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