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Family Advocate/Classroom Aide – Pipestone Head Start

Overview
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council (SMOC) Head Start is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Advocate/Classroom Aide to join our team in Pipestone, Minnesota. This full-time position (35-39 hours per week) offers a unique opportunity to support both children and their families during some of their most important developmental years.
As a Family Advocate/Classroom Aide, you will build meaningful partnerships with families to promote child development, family well-being, and school readiness through culturally responsive, strengths-based services. You will help families identify and achieve personal goals while connecting them with valuable community resources that support health, safety, financial stability, and long-term success.

Approximately 50% of the position is spent assisting in the Head Start classroom, with the remaining time dedicated to family advocacy, family engagement, and support services.

Help children thrive, strengthen families, and build brighter futures with SMOC Head Start.

No. of Vacancies
1
Specific Skills
We're looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting children and families. The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with people from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are highly valued but not required. Candidates must be comfortable working with interpreters to ensure effective communication with families. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is required. A valid Minnesota driver's license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle insurance are required for this position. This role is active and engaging, requiring the ability to sit on the floor with children, stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and carry up to 25 pounds.
Additional Requirements
Application forms are available at SMOC, 1106 3rd Avenue, PO Box 787, Worthington, MN  56187 and online at www.smoc.us. Please submit agency application and resume to Karie Bursell, Human Resources Director (kbusell@smoc.us).  
Job Nature
Full Time
Educational Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Infant-Toddler CDA, Family Service Credential, or willingness to obtain within first year of hire is required.
  • Have a valid driver’s license and up-to-date insurance on a vehicle (a driver report will be requested with our insurance company).
  • CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to obtain.
Salary
Starting hourly rate $17.88
Other Benefits
SMOC's generous benefit package includes PTO, paid holidays, and available health, life, dental and vision insurance. Simple IRA/Roth company match.
Job Level
Assistant

How to Apply

 

Interested candidates can send their application and resumes to Karie Bursell, Human Resource Director at kbursell@smoc.us mentioning "Job Title" in the subject line.

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