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.

Job Title: Head Start Assistant Teacher

Job Summary: The Head Start Assistant Teacher assists the Teacher

in planning, implementing and evaluating child development

experiences for the children enrolled in Head Start.

Requirements:

• This is a full-time year round position.

• 13 paid holidays.

• 12 additional PTO days per year.

• Additional paid winter break.

• Meet state and federal licensing requirements for Head Start.

CDA/AA/BA preferred.

• Good communication, record keeping, writing and computer

skills.

• Experience working in and knowledge of early childhood

development.

• Ability to work with people from various ethnic and

socio-economic backgrounds.

• Interest in working with young children and their families.

Salary: $15.30/hr

Excellent working conditions and benefit package including low

cost medical insurance, paid dental/life insurance, sick/annual

leave, retirement and education/training opportunities.

Occasional evening and weekend work.