Teacher's Aide

Application Deadline: Until Filled

This is a full time position.

Duties

It's always an incredible day at the Wilder Child Development Center

With full-time childcare and preschool right here in Saint Paul, Minnesota, parents and guardians can expect the highest quality learning and care for their children ages 16 months to 5 years with year-round enrollment. The Wilder Child Development Center is a Head Start co-location site, NAEYC accredited and has the highest rating of 4-Stars by Parent Aware. This means that parents and guardians can expect incredible childcare, learning that prepares children for kindergarten and life, and support for the whole family

The Child Development Center is part of Wilder's Economic Stability and Aging Services (ESAS) division that focuses on stability and wellness throughout the lifespan, from prenatal to older adults. ESAS takes a culturally-responsive, strengths-based approach to serving people and their families: prenatal and early childhood education, housing and wealth creation, healthy aging, and community-focused school and family supports. Join a team who brings their diverse identities, cultures, lived experiences and skills to provide economic stability and aging services are impactful for the whole family.

You will be expected to complete the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential after hire. The CDC provides full financial support for obtaining this credential.

As an Early Childhood Teacher's Aide, you'll:

Actively work and participate with our team of teachers and staff to provide support and services to children and their families as a role model for children; Guide diverse children using a strengths-based, culturally relevant approach that supports the whole family;

Help maintain an incredible experience and environment that's clean, welcoming and accessible for children and their families such as light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep and cleanup;

Navigate and report any mishaps, diseases or injuries with patience and support from your Early Childhood Education team;

Continue to grow professionally by attending staff trainings, participating in relevant development opportunities, and completing requested or required trainings like CPR, First Aid, diversity, equity and inclusion, or special DHS training.

Job Qualifications

Basic qualification for an Early Childhood Teacher's Aide:

You have experience working with a diversity of toddlers, young children and their families; You don't compromise on cleanliness, health, safety, security and privacy; you're friendly, value diverse people, experiences and skills, and approach others with respect, empathy and care; You can work with little supervision and don't hesitate to ask for clarification if and when needed;

You work efficiently, can manage your time and know when to prioritize. You've finished high school or GED and would like to continue learning about early childhood education; You're fluent in English (and, so cool if you speak other language(s) too)

About Wilder

When you work at Wilder, you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families. Our workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond.

We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits – health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs. In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, and training. You will also have access to Wilder's employee resource groups, and other opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change through direct services, research and advocacy. Learn more at

Online Application Information

Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.

There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully:

• Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *).
• Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address.
• Enter Address
• Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
• Questions. Answer "How did you hear about this job/posting?" question and other required questions if applicable.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions to meet state and federal compliance requirements. Your response is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer these questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled "I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability"
• Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary.

Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicants' proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements.

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.