Come bring your passion for children to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)! As a Educare Teacher in our Therapeutic Classroom you will supportchildren's social and emotional needs. The perfect fit for this opportunity is someone who thinks outside the box to tailor care in holistic ways to support socio-emotional learning. If you have cultural humility and great communication skills - we are looking for you! Enjoy weekly pay, career growth opportunities, and onsite health clinics. Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!
Job Overview: Monitors the well being and safety of the children through positive communication with children, families, and co-workers; plans, prepares, and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum.Trains and mentors other employees in department.Ability to work in a Team Environment.Enjoys working with children.
Top Four Reasons Candidate Choose to Work With Us:

1. We have well-rounded resources to support each child's needs - all under one roof!
2. We have top-tier leaders who will support you in the classroom and your career goals.
3. You will make memorable connections beyond our team. We pride ourselves on our enterprises being a "community" within a community.
4. Our benefits! Including on-site clinics, 401k match starting day one, gas discounts, meal discounts, and So. Much. More!

About Our Program: The STAR program is a healing-focused program within Playworks, our early childhood education center. Grounded in Dakota values and cultural wellness, the STAR program focuses on healing through relationships, socio-emotional learning, and honoring each child's unique needs and gifts. STAR program staff include skilled teachers and assistants, therapists and mental health specialists, and occupational and speech-language therapists. Centered on the traditional Native value that children are sacred, the STAR program partners with families to help each child learn, grow, and thrive.
Preferred Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must meet qualification and experience requirements from the MN DHS Rule 3 guidelines for Teacher category.
• Three or more years of experience in an early childhood educational or CTSS program or similar.
• Cultural competency and humility. Experience working with Native communities preferred.
• Leadership Skills.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Pass background check, work physical and drug test.
• Valid Class D driver's license with good driving record may be required.
• Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply! We recognize that some candidates- especially those from historically underrepresented communities- may have alternative pathways to education/experience; if you think are a good fit, please apply!

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks : At the SMSC, we are invested in our Team Members, as demonstrated by the competitive benefits we offer. Team Members may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and a generous PTO package, which includes outreach hours for volunteer work through our #SMSCgives outreach program. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms and free uniform cleaning, and tuition reimbursement.
Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes to causes, organizations and tribes across the region, state and country. The SMSC has donated more than $350 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org.