Posted: 11-Jun-26
Location: Bemidji, Minnesota
Type: Full Time
Salary: DOQ
Preferred Education:
Additional Information:
Internal Number: 2026-BDJ-019
Who you are:
You respond with patience and care, meeting the unique needs of toddlers of all abilities.
You’re creative and flexible—able to design and adapt lessons to different learning styles and developmental stages.
You communicate clearly with parents, colleagues, and community partners.
You’re organized and tech-savvy—confident in lesson planning, record-keeping, and using digital tools.
You embody BI-CAP’s core values: collaboration, innovation and compassion for those we serve.
A day in the life:
Develop and maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
Plan and lead engaging daily activities aligned with Head Start standards.
Observe, assess, and record each child’s development.
Collaborate daily with a co-teacher, classroom aide, and volunteers to support children and families.
Wages:
Full-time, 40 hours/week, year round. Wage Range: With CDA: $19.58 –$27.41/hour; With Associate's: $20.95 –$29.32/hour; With Bachelor's: $23.98–$33.57/hour. Retention Bonuses Available. Benefits: Competitive package, including medical, dental, vision, life, retirement, and paid leave.
Schedule: 9 hours/day Monday–Thursday; 4 hours on Fridays.
Qualifications:
Minimum: Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA)
Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with experience teaching young children.
Must meet MN DHS Rule 3 licensing requirements and pass a DHS background study.
