Child Care Teacher - Toddler Room

CCM Health•Montevideo, MN

10h•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Teacher is responsible for the education and care services offered through CCM Health’s Child Care Center. This person will plan age-appropriate lessons for cognitive, physical, and social emotional development; provide day-to-day care, and observe, assess, and document developmental milestones of children in their care. They are responsible for active supervision of children and following DCYF state licensing requirements.

Requirements

Be a minimum of 18 years of age
Meet DHS Rule 3 Teacher education & experience requirements
A high school diploma or commissioner of education-selected high school equivalency certification plus 4,160 hours worked as an assistant teacher
Diploma from Association Montessori Internationale; preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certificate from the American Montessori Society, without a baccalaureate degree plus 2,080 hours worked as an assistant teacher, aide, or student intern
Preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certificate from the American Montessori Society; or diploma from the Association Montessori Internationale with a baccalaureate degree plus 1,040 hours (6 months typically) experience as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern
Minnesota technical institute certificate as a Child Development Assistant plus 2,080 hours worked as an assistant teacher
Child Development Associate credential (center based or family day care) for preschool or for infants and toddlers from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition plus 1,560 hours worked as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern
License from the Minnesota Department of Education for Prekindergarten Associate; or a certificate or credential for a two-year program from an accredited community college or technical college in child development or early childhood education plus 1,040 hours worked as an assistant teacher, aide, or student intern
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in any field plus 1,040 hours worked as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern
License from the Minnesota Department of Education for elementary education without kindergarten endorsement plus 520 hours worked as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern if teaching children under school age
License from the Minnesota Department of Education for prekindergarten/nursery, or a license from the Minnesota Department of Education for elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement
Experience in Lesson planning, observing, assessing, and documenting skills
Experience working with children ranging in ages from 0-6
Possesses a deep love for children and a strong commitment to building positive relationships with families and the community
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Must be creative, enthusiastic and have a high energy level
Proven ability to work collaboratively
Decisive, patient, and understanding
Keen attention to detail
Superior organizational skills
Knowledge of child care regulations
Ability to care for several children at once
Must adapt well to change and be a quick learner with the ability to make changes in the daycare schedule as needed
Ability to take direction and coaching in order to provide the highest quality of care

Responsibilities

Plan age-appropriate lessons for cognitive, physical, and social emotional development
Provide day-to-day care for children
Observe, assess, and document developmental milestones of children
Active supervision of children
Follow DCYF state licensing requirements
Prepare, cook, serve and clean-up meals served to the children