Assistant Teacher / Teacher
St. Cloud, MN

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Position Type: Full Time

Report To: Childcare Director

We are seeking a positive member to join our team at Kiddie Kobras! Excited to welcome someone ready to jump in and take control!

At Kiddie Kobras, we believe children deserve the highest quality of educational programming established in a safe, stimulating, nurturing, child-centered environment which fosters a solid foundation for lifelong success.

Ideal candidate will have:

• A positive attitude and great work ethic
• Have a passion for working with children
• Thrives working in a team environment, but also can and enjoys working independently
• Organized, detailed, and shows great work ethic

Position Summary:

Committed to making their center successful and know that meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team are important to success. They are fully engaged, enthusiastic about their work, and eager to share their knowledge with others.

Duties and Responsibilities:

These are the basic expectations for the Childcare teammate. Of course, creative and new ways to meet or exceed expectations are encouraged, so long as the required essential functions are also met.

• Provide safe and quality care to children
• Teach children to problem solve, gain confidence, and learn through modeling, feedback, recognition and other means. Ensure only positive child guidance techniques are used at all times.
• Keep your classroom clean, tidy and safe.
• Use curriculum to meet each child’s unique needs. Work with an interdisciplinary team to implement IEP’s or IFSP’s for children with varying abilities.
• Regularly communicate with parents/guardians to build meaningful relationships and keep families up to date on their child(ren)’s milestones, daily activities, etc. by using the Brightwheel application.
• Arrive to work on time, as scheduled and ready to give 100% every day.
• Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, professional development days, or any other meetings as required by the Childcare Director.
• Be responsive to changing needs with a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned to contribute to the center’s success.
• Flexible in covering breaks.

Qualifications and Education:

• Demonstrated ability to partner with Center leadership
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Be at least 16 years old, per Minnesota Rule 3 requirements
• High School Diploma or equivalent is a plus!
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification, or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Speak, read, and write English fluently
• Basic technology skills (e.g. Brightwheel application, email, phone, etc.)

Kiddie Kobras offers a comprehensive health benefit package, in addition to 401(k) with company match, PTO and holiday pay to all eligible employees.

If presented, offers will be contingent upon successful pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Kiddie Kobras provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare or Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person