What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Teacher or Assistant Teacher position at EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE?
Job Details
Description
Do you love inspiring curiosity, creativity, and learning in young children? Are you a qualified Assistant Teacher or Teacher? Working in our Northeast Child Development Center is both challenging and incredibly rewarding, as you witness the growth and achievements of the children in your care. You play a crucial role in the development and growth of a group of amazing young children. Your responsibilities go beyond teaching basic skills; you create a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of our community’s next generation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creating a Safe and Inclusive Environment: ensure that the environment is safe, welcoming, and inclusive for all children. Set up classrooms with age-appropriate materials and activities that encourage exploration and learning.
- Developing Curriculum and Lesson Plans: design and implement a curriculum that meets the developmental needs of children. This includes planning activities that promote literacy, numeracy, motor skills, and social interaction.
- Observing and Assessing Development: observe and assess each child’s progress, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and use this information to meet individual needs.
- Encouraging Social Skills: help children develop essential social skills such as sharing, cooperation, and empathy. Through group activities and guided play, teach children to interact positively with their peers.
- Supporting Emotional Well-being: provide emotional support and guidance, helping children navigate their feelings and build self-esteem. Create a positive and encouraging atmosphere where children feel valued and understood.
- Engaging with Families: maintain open communication with families, sharing insights about their child's development and offering guidance on how to support learning at home. Building strong partnerships with families is key to every child’s success.
Qualifications
Meet the minimum qualification for an Assistant Teacher or Teacher per the State of MN guidelines.
- Assistant Teacher: 9503.0033 - MN Rules Part
- Teacher: 9503.0032 - MN Rules Part
Beyond meeting the state’s qualifications, we are looking for patient, caring, creative, dependable caregivers with great communication skills.
Available Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30 am and 5:00 pm.
CPR and First Aid Certified
Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, bend at the waist frequently and lift up to 40lbs frequently, up to 60 lbs occasionally.
We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and professional development opportunities. Apply today!
Salary : $19 - $23
