**Posted 9/16/24**

Head Start Classroom Teacher

Full-time

Head Start is looking for a classroom teacher at our Worthington Center.  The hours are full-time during the school year and part-time in the summer.  This is a non-exempt/hourly position. 

This position is primarily responsible for leading and overseeing the teaching of safety, health, dental, nutrition, self-help, self-esteem, social, language, literacy, problem solving, cognitive, and motor skills in the classroom; implementing curriculum based on knowledge of families’ and children’s needs and interests; working with Head Start staff to assure planning, organization, implementation and follow-through with comprehensive services, curriculum, Performance Standards, MN DHS Rule 3, and best practices in early childhood care and education. 

Minimum educational requirement is an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Starting hourly wage is $20.16 for a 2-year degree and $21.37 for a 4-year degree.  Benefit package includes PTO, paid holidays, and available health, life, dental and vision insurance.

Interested individuals should submit an application to Human Resources Director by 4:30 on Friday, September 27^th.  Application forms are available at SMOC, 1106 3^rd Avenue, Worthington, on our website www.smoc.us, or by calling 507-376-4195.  Applications are accepted via email to kbursell@smoc.us, fax 507-376-3636 or can be dropped off at the SMOC Worthington office.   

  SMOC Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reasonable accommodation for special needs

will be furnished upon request. 

  "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER" 

**Notice of Job Opening**

Prairieland Transit System Central Dispatch Staff

Substitute/Back up ONLY 

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council (SMOC), a non-profit organization, is seeking a substitute dispatch staff at the SMOC office located in Worthington, MN for the Prairieland Transit System.  

This position fills in intermittently during other dispatch staff vacancies (ie, vacations). Receives and schedules requests for public transportation in Nobles County (Worthington City Bus, Worthington Dial-A-Ride, Nobles County Heartland Express Routes) working closely with the general public and the Prairieland Transit System bus drivers. Daily record keeping and data entry into computerized databases are required. Central dispatch staff assist in the implementation of MNDOT policies and procedures. 

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and one year of office experience. Bilingual skills beneficial. Good computer knowledge essential. This position requires a candidate with excellent telephone skills to communicate with a large diversity of clients including persons with disabilities, elderly, children, and persons with limited English. Must be able to work independently and as a team.

Starting wage $16.91/hour.  Application forms are available at SMOC, 1106 3rd Avenue, PO Box 787, Worthington, MN  56187 and online at www.smoc.us.  Please submit an agency application and resume to Executive Director. (Faxes accepted:  507-376-3636). This position will be opened until filled.

 SMOC Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reasonable accommodation for special needs

will be furnished upon request. 

  "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER"