Saint Paul - Child Care Teacher
Overview:
Are you looking for a Child Care role in a welcoming and exciting intergenerational center?
TowerLight Senior Living is located in historic St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Only 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, we are near public transportation and the crossroads of Highways 7 and 100. Our community offers 115 units of breathtakingly appointed Independent Living Apartments, innovative Assisted Living Apartments, state-of-the art Memory Care and Enhanced Care Suites (as well as an intergenerational day care).Our tenured team ensures a strong dedication to delivering high end comfort and the best senior care available for our residents.
Under the supervision of the Child Care Director, the Lead Teacher is responsible for care and supervision of children in their assigned age group which may include infant, toddler, preschool or school-age children. Responsible for the supervision of the Assistant Teacher or Aide assigned to the classroom.To lead, plan and organize childcare program activities to ensure that the program provides the highest quality childcare available.
This position includes:
- Casual hours
- Substitute teacher for vacation coverage
Ebenezer is proud to be voted 2024 Star Tribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor fifteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.
Responsibilities/Job Description:
Research and development of curriculum relevant to your classroom age group.
Provide weekly plans to both the Director and the parents of the childcare program.
Ensures implementation of age-appropriate curriculum to nurture and stimulate the psychosocial, cognitive and cultural needs of the children in their care.
Responsible to report any concerns to director any concerns regarding staff or classroom issues.
Supervises health and safety needs of every child.
Conducts classroom and parent meetings.
Keeps classroom neat and orderly.
Trains and guides the assigned Assistant Teacher, Aide and/or Volunteer, involving them in activity planning and program implementation with input from supervisor.
Directly supervise classroom aides and volunteers. Report all needed information to the center’s Director.
Ability to perform other duties as assigned and directed.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High school Diploma/GED - Child Development or Teacher qualified under Minnesota Rule 9503.003
- Other License/Certification/Registration: List -Current Pediatric CPR from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; must be obtained within 90-days of hire.
- None to 1 Year
Preferred:
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- One to Three Years- Two years teaching in childcare center or early childhood program