CAREERS

Job Posting: Head Start Family Advocate
Location: Grygla Office
Position Type: Full-Time (Hourly), school year 

Starting Wage: $21.92-$29.25 per hour

Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 403b Retirement with 4%match

Northwest Community Action, Inc. (NWCA) is seeking a warm and caring individual to join our team as a Head Start Family Advocate. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful programs that help local families improve educational opportunities for low-income families with children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists various families utilizing available resources, setting goals of improving self-sufficiency, and coordinates these with other service areas of Head Start/Early Head Start in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards. 
• Provides coordination with parents, community resources, and Head Start staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• • High School diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Human Services, Education, or a related field and/ or a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of A high school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience in early childhood education. Must possess, or obtain, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an equivalent qualification with experience working with preschool children and their families.
  • Must possess, or obtain, a Family Service Credential or equivalent if responsible for Family Partnership Agreements.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.  Must be unbiased towards low-income families and racial and ethnic groups.  Must understand cultural diversity and differing values.  

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should apply through our website at nwcaa.org.  

NWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Questions can be emailed to Sara- slee@nwcaa.org

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Job Posting: Head Start Teacher
Location: Roseau or Grygla
Position Type: Full-Time (Hourly), School year 

Starting Wage: $26-$30.50 per hour

Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 403b Retirement with 4%match

Northwest Community Action, Inc. (NWCA) is seeking a warm and caring individual to join our team as a Head Start Teacher. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful programs that help local families improve educational opportunities for low-income families with children.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Head Start Teacher will develop and implement a comprehensive program for preschool children and provide education and support to families. This includes empowering parents to become their children’s primary educators.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, sharing duties with the paraprofessionals, Assistant Teachers, and Co-Teacher when applicable.
• Work and cooperate with parents to help them become teachers of their children and develop a positive self-image for both parent and child.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field preferred. An associate’s degree in early childhood education or a related field, with experience working with preschool children and families, is also acceptable.
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and enrollment in a 2-year degree program in Early Childhood or a related field is considered.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a Family Service Credential or equivalent if responsible for Family Partnership Agreements.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should apply through our website at nwcaa.org.  

NWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants should e-mail a resume’ and cover letter to Sharon Millner, Executive Director at smillner@nwcaa.org

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