CAREERS
AT NWCA
Thank you for considering employment with Northwest Community Action, Inc.
NWCA is a non-profit agency offering employment opportunities for full-time and part-time work; year round and seasonal.
NWCA provides equal opportunity to employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action laws and regulations.
AVAILABLE
JOBS
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
Job Posting: Head Start Home Visitor
Location: Roseau County and East Marshall County
Position Type: Full-Time (Hourly)
Starting Wage: $21.74 – $29 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 Home Visit. 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 Early Head Start Home Visitor is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive program for infants and toddlers through home visits and group socializations.
- This role focuses on supporting families by building on their strengths and empowering parents to recognize their vital role as their children’s primary educators.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required
- 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.
- Possess, or obtain, a Family Service Credential or equivalent
- Possess, or obtain, a Child Development Associate Home Visitor Credential.
- 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.
Learn More About This Position
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
Job Posting: Head Start Paraprofessional
Location: Roseau
Position Type: Full-Time (Hourly), School year
Starting Wage: $18.63 – $20.70 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 Paraprofessional. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful classrooms that help local families improve educational opportunities for low-income families with children.
Key Responsibilities:
- The role of paraprofessionals in the classroom is to provide educational support for all children.
- Each classroom paraprofessional must possess or develop sufficient knowledge and skills in key areas, including emergency procedures, building orientation, roles and responsibilities, confidentiality, mandated reporting, and student safety.
- Paraprofessionals are expected to continuously develop their expertise related to the children they support. This includes gaining an understanding of disabilities, following lesson plans, and implementing appropriate follow-up activities to meet the educational and developmental needs of all children.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Possess, or obtain, a Child Development Associate credential or equivalent
Learn More About This Position
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