Substitute Childcare Staff - South Metro!
About The Position
New Creations Child Care & Learning Center is seeking caring and passionate childcare teachers to join our Substitute team at our South Metro locations (Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Prior Lake, and St. Paul). This role offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to work full-time or part-time when you want. You will have the opportunity to work with different age groups, teach, love, and care for children in a safe and fun learning environment. We foster a positive team environment with friendly and helpful co-workers, fun events, and perks. This is a rewarding career with a positive lifelong impact on children.
Requirements
- Previous childcare experience, preferably in a childcare center environment
- For Teacher/Assistant Teacher qualified positions- meets the education & experience requirements as defined by DCYF
- Exemplifies the standards and characteristics of a New Creations employee (responsible, flexible, reliable, positive role model, etc.)
- State DHS background check and fingerprints shall determine that the applicant has not been “convicted of a felony... has no criminal record that the commissioner reasonably believes renders the person unsuitable to be employed in a child care center.”
- Certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR completed within 30 days of employment.
- SUIDS & AHT completed on first day of employment.
- Ability to travel on an ongoing basis.
- Extensive standing and walking; sitting on the floor and on low (12”) chairs.
- Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.
- Lifting and carrying children extensively in the infant/toddler program; less frequently in the preschool program, but the children are heavier.
- Frequent moving of equipment (cots, tables, etc.).
- Pushing children in buggies, strollers, and walking for considerable periods.
- The necessity of being outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Exposure to unpleasant odors and fluids caused by vomit (occasional) and bodily elimination.
- Relatively frequent exposure to loud noises (baby crying, toys falling and other common occurrences of children at play).
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Nice To Haves
- childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Carries out weekly curriculum that is written by New Creations and is fully accredited
- Follows the daily schedule outlined by New Creations
- Works together with classroom staff to maintain a clean and safe learning environment
- Develops relationships with families. Communicates with families about important updates, child's progress, activities in the classroom, and additional information
- Interacts / co-plays with children
- Maintains children’s health, well-being & happiness throughout the day using positive approaches
- Additional duties as needed
Benefits
- Childcare Discount of up to 75% off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) program, up to 4% company matched
- Paid training and paid staff development opportunities
- No nights or weekends
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Fun environment!
- Exciting events & activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
