Teacher Aide

CRYSTALS CUDDLE BUGS CHILDCARE CENT•Rosemount, MN

About The Position

Crystal’s Cuddle Bugs Childcare Center is hiring a Teacher Aide to assist with daily classroom activities and support the instructional efforts of the Lead Teacher. The role may involve working with children from 6 weeks through 11 years of age. The aide carries out childcare activities under the supervision of a Teacher or Assistant Teacher and helps maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, and positive learning environment. The position requires ongoing supervision of children, support for developmentally appropriate activities, assistance with feeding and food safety, and participation in classroom setup, organization, and sanitation. The aide must complete required training, use the center’s communication and timekeeping technology, and attend staff meetings, center events, and required in-service training. The job also involves mandated reporting responsibilities and other related duties assigned by management. The work environment includes frequent standing, walking, sitting, fine motor hand use, and talking and hearing. Occasional physical activities include climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling. The role may involve exposure to wet or humid conditions, high or precarious places, outdoor weather, and bloodborne, airborne, or infectious materials. Noise levels range from moderate to loud, and the aide must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds. Benefits include flexible schedules; no late nights, weekends, or holidays; a childcare discount for employees’ children; United Healthcare medical plan options; Aflac dental, vision, orthodontic, and supplemental insurance options; LifeMart; 24/7 EAP counselors and free therapy sessions; a 401(k) with up to a 4% match; paid time off and holiday pay for employees working 35 or more hours; safe and sick time for part-time employees; and Minnesota Paid Leave for employees residing in Minnesota.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid must be obtained within 90 days of employment and kept current.
Complete and maintain all required DHS training, which may include AHT, SUIDS Risk Reduction, Supervision for Safety, Child Development courses, OSHA training, and any other DHS-required training.
Ability to download, manage, and use required computer and phone applications for onboarding, scheduling, documentation, and daily timekeeping.
Ability to use the center’s parent communication app via phone or tablet and participate in staff communication apps.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures and specific instructions.
Ability to plan and support activities that encourage healthy child development.
Strong child supervision skills.
Ability to provide a supportive, nurturing, and caring environment.
Skill in preparing instructional materials and assisting with lesson plans.
Employees under 18 must be directly supervised by a Teacher or Assistant Teacher, except when assisting with toileting or diapering, or as permitted under Rule 3 requirements and exceptions.
Employees over 18 may not always be supervised by a Teacher or Assistant Teacher, as permitted under Rule 3 requirements and exceptions.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support and maintain a positive learning center environment.
Maintain accurate head counts throughout the day.
Assist with developmentally appropriate daily activities for children.
Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
Supervise children at all times to ensure their safety.
Assist with feeding, food safety, and allergy prevention.
Respond appropriately to medical emergencies involving children.
Assist with classroom setup and organization each day.
Keep the learning environment clean, organized, and sanitary.
Attend staff meetings, center events, and required in-service training.
Act as a Mandated Reporter in accordance with state law.
Carry out childcare activities under the supervision of a Teacher or Assistant Teacher.
Use the center’s parent communication app and participate in staff communication apps.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.