Assistant Teacher- Cobber Kids

Concordia College•Moorhead, MN

3d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Work in a team classroom environment to supervise, teacher, nurture and care for preschool children ages 31 months- approximately 4 years old. Assist the head teacher in planning and implementing of daily activities and child management. This includes, but is not limited to: communicating with families about children's daily experience as well as their overall development, fulfilling state licensing requirements, meeting professional development requirements, and fostering a developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Requirements

Team player with a positive attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication
Adaptability with work schedule as needed
Ability to work with a diverse group of people
Strong interpersonal skills
Must pass background study
Four year degree in Early Childhood or a related field OR completed CDA or equivalent
Full knowledge of the English language, grammar and punctuation
Knowledge of customer service, child development and assessment, and Minnesota licensing standards

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to be flexible with work schedule as needed
Ability to work with a diverse group of people
Ability to work independently and as a team member

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, implementing and supervising a program of daily activities and child management principles- 90%
Work with head teacher to execute curriculum themes and daily activities that are developmentally appropriate
Prepare materials needed for daily activities with assistance from college students and other volunteers
Maintain records of progress on each child’s development and conduct periodic assessments as instructed by the head teacher
Provide developmentally appropriate guidance to promote self-esteem in each child
Maintain an appropriate safe classroom environment (sanitize toys, room set-up, etc.
Work closely with parents to promote their child’s development
Encourage parent participation in program activities
Communicate with parents about their child’s day (verbal or written) and at periodically scheduled conferences
Demonstrate acceptance of varying parenting styles
Plan and participate in special activities designed to promote family involvement with the Center
Attend staff meetings and other required training - 10%
Complete certification in CPR and First Aid and renew as scheduled
Complete required in-service training
Attend workshops and conferences annually as required by the Department of Human Services licensing standards
Complete a physical exam every two years

Benefits

Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Preventative Chiropractic Program
Retirement Plan
Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
Life Insurance (full-time only)
13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
Access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides