Toddler Teacher

Are you ready for everyday hugs and smiles and stories that sometimes never end? Do you want to work with children and experience the wonder that they see?

Shepherd's Care is a Christian Childcare Center located in Maple Grove, This position requires you to assist the teachers in providing a warm and nurturing environment for children to meet their physical, mental, spiritual, social and emotional needs. Responsible for performing duties in accordance with policies and procedures. Works under direct supervision of the Teacher and Assistant Teacher. Must be pleasant, respectful, and courteous to all children, families, visitors and fellow employees at all times.

Qualifications:

Loves working and playing with children

Ability to perceive children's needs and

Develop positive relationships with children and families

Ability to anticipate and diffuse problems and disruptive situations

Supervises a class with the Lead Teacher

Helps the teacher implement the daily lesson plans and classroom activities

Helps with necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds

Works effectively in a team

Ability to adapt to frequent changes in activity, priorities, and/or work schedules

Supervises a classroom of children and gives direction to the aide as needed

Ability to exercise patience at all times

Ability to communicate sensitive information

Requirements:

CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors

Must be able to get up and down off the floor, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in activity with children

Be able to communicate with children and their parents in English

Meet Minnesota DHS qualifications for position and pass required DHS background check

A High School diploma or equivalent

The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience (MN DHS Rule 3 Qualifications)

Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work

• Must be at least 18 years of age

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