Assistant Teacher for Infant Room- Kids Crest

Country Manor • Brainerd, MN

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Kids Crest Childcare & Learning Center is hiring an Assistant Teacher for its Infant Room at its new childcare center at Pinecrest of Country Manor in Brainerd. The assistant teacher helps create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where every child feels valued. The role includes developing age-appropriate lesson plans, guiding classroom activities, collaborating with lead teachers, and helping children build skills and confidence.

The center offers opportunities for children and seniors to connect through intergenerational activities and visits. Classrooms may also use different areas of the campus and take part in community events and creative learning experiences. The center features five age-specific classrooms and outdoor play areas.

This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with various hours.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have at least 1 year of experience in a child care center.
• Have at least 1 year of full-time college credits in Education or a related field, or be working toward a degree in Education.
• Meet the requirements under MN Rule 3 to be an Assistant Teacher.
• Be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified.
• Have strong communication skills to interact effectively with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Interact with and build relationships with students, parents, and other teachers.
• Assist the lead teacher with daily activities, including art, science, music, and movement.
• Create and lead a supportive, nurturing learning environment.
• Teach children how to interact with the world around them.
• Take students on field trips.
• Participate in special campus events.
• Oversee daily activities such as science experiments, cooking classes, music, games, arts and crafts, dance parties, and recreational play in the gym and outdoor playgrounds.

Benefits

• Extended lunch breaks.
• No work on weekends or major holidays.
• Robust benefits package, including PTO, earned sick and safe time (ESST), medical, dental, and vision coverage, available to new employees after one hour worked.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee discount for Kids Crest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed