Assistant Teacher - Kids Crest of Country Manor

Country Manor • Brainerd, MN

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Kids Crest of Country Manor is opening a brand-new childcare center at Pinecrest in Brainerd and is looking for enthusiastic, caring Assistant Teachers. This center builds on the success of Kids Country Child Care and Learning Center, which was voted Central Minnesota’s Best Childcare Center and Best Preschool. The new center will feature five age-specific classrooms and outdoor play areas, providing ample space for children to explore and learn. A unique aspect of this center is its location on the Pinecrest campus, which facilitates intergenerational activities and relationship-building between children and seniors. Teachers can also utilize the campus for varied learning experiences and participate in community events. As an Assistant Teacher, your role is to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where every child feels valued. You will assist in developing age-appropriate lesson plans, guiding classroom activities, collaborating with other teachers, and helping children develop essential skills and confidence for future success. Country Manor aims to build careers, shape futures, create thriving communities, and enrich lives. This is an opportunity to be part of creating an exceptional childcare community for Brainerd-area families.

Requirements

• 18+ years of age
• 1+ years experience in a child care center
• 1+ year of full-time college credits in Education or a related field; or be working towards a degree in Education
• Meets the requirements under MN Rule 3 to be an Assistant Teacher
• CPR/First Aid Certified, or willing to become certified
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children and families

Responsibilities

• Opening and preparing the center each morning in preparation for the students
• Assisting with lunch breaks in the infant and preschool rooms
• Subbing for absent teachers in all classrooms as needed
• Interacting and building relationships with students, parents, and other teachers
• Assisting the lead teacher in daily activities such as art, science, music, and movement
• Creating and leading a supportive, nurturing learning environment
• Teaching children how to interact with the world around them
• Encouraging children to grow and develop social, emotional, and physical skills
• Teaching younger children basic skills such as color, shape, numbers, and letter recognition

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree