Assistant Child Care Teacher

Ebenezer•Saint Louis Park, MN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Ebenezer’s intergenerational child care program at TowerLight Childcare and Senior Living is hiring an Assistant Teacher. The program is located in historic St. Louis Park, Minnesota, and operates within a senior living community that includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Enhanced Care, and an intergenerational daycare. Under the supervision of the Teacher, the Assistant Teacher cares for and supervises children in an assigned age group, which may include infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or school-age children. The role also helps lead, plan, and organize program activities to provide high-quality child care. The position is scheduled for 60 hours every two weeks, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.

Requirements

Child Development qualification or Teacher qualification under Minnesota Rule 9503.0033.
Less than one year of experience is listed.
Current Pediatric CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Arts degree.
Bachelor of Science degree.
One to two years of teaching experience in a child care center or early childhood program.

Responsibilities

Research and develop curriculum appropriate to the classroom’s age group.
Provide weekly plans to the Director and parents.
Implement age-appropriate curriculum that supports children’s psychosocial, cognitive, and cultural needs.
Report staff or classroom concerns to the Teacher or Director.
Help maintain attendance records, emergency forms, curriculum plans, child development profiles, and other records.
Assist with parent communication about child development, policies, and concerns related to their child.
Protect children’s health, hygiene, safety, and overall well-being.
Assist with parent-teacher conferences twice per year.
Help complete ongoing child assessments.
Maintain confidentiality of staff and family records and information.
Follow universal precautions in the classroom and when administering first aid.
Directly supervise classroom aides and volunteers, and report needed information to the Teacher or Director.
Report daily needs and activities to the Teacher.
Help maintain attendance records and daily meal counts.
Help maintain the daily program schedule.
Supervise the health and safety needs of every child.
Assist with classroom and parent meetings.
Keep the classroom neat and orderly.