Early Childhood Teacher - St. Paul

Jeremiah Program•St. Paul, MN

3d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Jeremiah Program (JP) is a national organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children across two generations. JP invests in mothers' personal and professional aspirations while simultaneously supporting their children's education, thereby transforming family outcomes and community impact. In 2025, JP served over 2,000 individuals across nine cities. Our Child Development Center (CDC) Teachers are integral to this mission, fostering a nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. They utilize a curriculum that promotes holistic development and build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues. JP employs a collaborative co-teach model, where teachers work together to create lesson plans, leveraging each team member's strengths. CDC Teachers may work with children from infancy to pre-kindergarten and collaborate with the Family Services Team to support families. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood development, individual strengths, and engaging children at various learning levels.

Requirements

1+ year Early Childhood Education Experience preferred.
Willingness to serve children from 6 weeks (Infant) old to 5 years old (PreK).
CPR and First Aid certification (preferred or a willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
Ability to problem solve, multi-task, complete work on time, and work independently.
Comprehensive knowledge of current child development practices.
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Proficiency in computer skills, (i.e., Microsoft, SharePoint).
Passion for the Jeremiah Program mission and values.

Nice To Haves

1+ year Early Childhood Education Experience
CPR and First Aid certification

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a classroom environment that stimulates and is conducive to learning.
Implement and post cross-cultural, developmentally approved curriculum for children using the ASQ tool and Teaching Strategies GOLD platforms as guides.
Maintain accurate and complete files for children as required by DHS (emergency cards, field trip and conference forms, attendance, CACFP, accident/incident reports).
Maintain order within the classroom, storage areas, changing room, indoor and outdoor play areas to be attractive, sanitary, orderly, and compliant with governing bodies.
Manage classroom supplies and materials and report needs to CDC Director.
Serve meals according to USDA/CACFP meal portion guidelines.
Develop lesson plans through approved curriculum to ensure the entire class’s progress.
Develop and maintain positive, respectful relationships with parents, working with them to enhance their child’s education and development and providing resource referrals for parental questions and concerns.
Ensure children are supervised at all times in the classroom, hallways, and offsite.
Demonstrate positive interactions with parents through Family Goal Planning meetings and Parent-Teacher conferences that are held bi-annually.
Encourage and participate in center-wide parent involvement initiatives.
Communicate classroom activities daily with parents regarding changes in their child’s development, behavior, and well-being by completing daily written reports.
Develop growth plans regarding the child’s development and other support resources in collaboration with parents, co-teachers, and the Family Coach when necessary.
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., CACFP and state licensing requirements).
Provide and promote healthy boundaries and confidentiality.
Leverage volunteers and interns to increase organizational capacity within the Child Development Center.
All Jeremiah Program employees are mandated reporters and are legally required to ensure a report is made when abuse or neglect is observed or suspected.