Teacher
Posting ID: 146
Applications Due 07/17/26
Date Posted 06/23/26
Category Education
Audience Both
About this position
Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA) is a private, nonprofit agency designated by the federal government to operate Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Minnesota. PICA serves over 2,600 children and families and offers a variety of programs and services.
PICA is seeking a passionate and dedicated Head Start Teacher to plan, implement, and evaluate child development experiences for enrolled Head Start children.
Job Title: Head Start Teacher
EXEMPT
Supervised by: Center Director /Center Supervisor
Job Summary: The Head Start Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating child development experiences for the enrolled Head Start children. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that meets all applicable requirements.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Maintain a clean, safe, and positive classroom atmosphere and space.
• Implement an individualized curriculum tailored to each child’s developmental needs.
• Direct Assistant(s)/Aide(s) in their interactions and curriculum delivery with Preschool aged children.
• Complete all required documentation, including daily journals, incident reports, and other records
• Provide training and technical assistance to classroom staff and volunteers.
• Promote parent engagement and involvement in all aspects of the program.
• Participate in Mediator Team meetings.
• Supervise education staff, parent trainees, substitutes, and classroom volunteers, providing guidance, motivation, problem-solving, and ensuring confidentiality.
• Manage assistant teachers and aides, including approving timesheets, conducting observations, and completing performance evaluations.
• Review classroom materials prepared by supervisees for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained.
• Attend staff, parent, and agency meetings, as well as required trainings and assigned meetings.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance to ensure continuity of care for children.
• Other duties as assigned
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge of and adherence to Federal and State licensing regulations, as well as Head Start Performance Standards, for the Head Start Teacher role.
• Experience and knowledge in early childhood development and teaching techniques, or a relevant combination of education, experience, and training.
• Strong interest and willingness to work with Preschoolers and their families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with individuals from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Cross cultural competence, including knowledge of cultural, economic and language differences to ensure inclusive practices and integration of services
Experience and Qualifications Required:
• An Associate’s Degree/BA/MA in early childhood education or similar with child development classes and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in early childhood development and teaching, including experience with preschool-aged children.
• This position requires repetitive physical activity, including standing and/or walking for extended periods of time, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and the ability to lift and safely carry at least 50 pounds.
• Valid Minnesota Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
Starting Salary: $26.61-28.66/HR.
Excellent working conditions and benefit package including low cost medical insurance, paid dental/life insurance, Personal/annual leave, retirement benefits, and education/training opportunities. Occasional evening and weekend work.
Apply online at www.picaheadstart.org or at 700 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411. AA/EOE
PICA is seeking a passionate and dedicated Head Start Teacher to plan, implement, and evaluate child development experiences for enrolled Head Start children.
Job Title: Head Start Teacher
EXEMPT
Supervised by: Center Director /Center Supervisor
Job Summary: The Head Start Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating child development experiences for the enrolled Head Start children. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that meets all applicable requirements.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Maintain a clean, safe, and positive classroom atmosphere and space.
• Implement an individualized curriculum tailored to each child’s developmental needs.
• Direct Assistant(s)/Aide(s) in their interactions and curriculum delivery with Preschool aged children.
• Complete all required documentation, including daily journals, incident reports, and other records
• Provide training and technical assistance to classroom staff and volunteers.
• Promote parent engagement and involvement in all aspects of the program.
• Participate in Mediator Team meetings.
• Supervise education staff, parent trainees, substitutes, and classroom volunteers, providing guidance, motivation, problem-solving, and ensuring confidentiality.
• Manage assistant teachers and aides, including approving timesheets, conducting observations, and completing performance evaluations.
• Review classroom materials prepared by supervisees for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained.
• Attend staff, parent, and agency meetings, as well as required trainings and assigned meetings.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance to ensure continuity of care for children.
• Other duties as assigned
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge of and adherence to Federal and State licensing regulations, as well as Head Start Performance Standards, for the Head Start Teacher role.
• Experience and knowledge in early childhood development and teaching techniques, or a relevant combination of education, experience, and training.
• Strong interest and willingness to work with Preschoolers and their families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with individuals from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Cross cultural competence, including knowledge of cultural, economic and language differences to ensure inclusive practices and integration of services
Experience and Qualifications Required:
• An Associate’s Degree/BA/MA in early childhood education or similar with child development classes and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in early childhood development and teaching, including experience with preschool-aged children.
• This position requires repetitive physical activity, including standing and/or walking for extended periods of time, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and the ability to lift and safely carry at least 50 pounds.
• Valid Minnesota Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
Starting Salary: $26.61-28.66/HR.
Excellent working conditions and benefit package including low cost medical insurance, paid dental/life insurance, Personal/annual leave, retirement benefits, and education/training opportunities. Occasional evening and weekend work.
Apply online at www.picaheadstart.org or at 700 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411. AA/EOE