Child Development Center Toddler Teacher

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities•Saint Paul, MN

10d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Development Center at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities cares for children ages 6 weeks to kindergarten. We care for children from our women’s program and the surrounding community. The women we serve are making progress toward healing and have a high potential for growth, especially when their children receive excellent care. Our teachers have a life-changing impact on the children under their care by providing them with a safe environment, teaching them new skills and the showing them the love of Jesus! You can make a difference! Our Child Development Center fosters curiosity, creativity, independence, and self-esteem using Creative Curriculum, which enhances spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth in young children. Our high-quality program is NAEYC accredited!

Requirements

Must meet the required combination of hours worked with children and education experience to meet teacher qualifications as designated by DHS Rule 3. Click here to see if you qualify: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/9503.0032/
U.S. work authorization (Required)
CPR Certification required within 90 days of hire date.

Nice To Haves

License from the Minnesota Department of Education for prekindergarten/nursery or for elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement preferred.
Experience working with children with special needs, learning disabilities and IEPs preferred.
Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

At the direction of the Lead Teacher or Program Director, carries out established CDC processes, policies, and procedures in alignment with UGMTC’s mission and values.
Makes independent administrative and procedural decisions and judgments within the scope of the role.
Creates a welcoming and safe environment for children and their families.
De-escalates and resolves issues that occur between children.
Leads, instructs, and successfully interacts with children of various ages, creating a supportive and nurturing environment.
Prepares and implements learning and skills development plans for the targeted population, on a weekly and/or monthly basis.
Assists Lead Teacher in preparing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning op,000portunities that meet the spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of children according to pre-established protocols and individual needs.
Understands DHS Rule 3 childcare licensing rules and completes all required related training and in-services.
Instructs and monitors children in the development of proper health care and hygiene skills; as appropriate to the position, performs nutrition and hygiene procedures as necessary for children too young or otherwise unable to provide for themselves.
Prepares and supervises meals and snacks for children.
Communicates effectively and often with parents about the developmental progress and needs of their children.