Oh hey there! Welcome to Yellow Brick Road! Help us make a difference! At Yellow Brick Road we believe that every child deserves a safe place to learn, explore, and grow.

Currently we are looking to add Assistant Teacher's to our Plymouth Team!

Age Groups: Infants, Wobblers, and Preschool

Have you ever heard the expression, “It’s like herding cats”? Well, teaching children is way more fun than cats! BUT! You do have to…

Primary Responsibilities:

• The ability to rapidly count the heads of numerous moving small people is of the utmost importance.
• The ability to receive hugs from each child in the class…all at once (while also managing the feelings of the kiddo who didn’t get to hug you first).
• You must be able to laugh at jokes that you don’t understand, or you don’t find funny. Child humor can be a confusing minefield to navigate.
• You must feel comfortable telling everybody in the room that you are going to use the bathroom.
• Simultaneously be able to sing songs, help clean up toys, hand out snacks, and help a child draw on the paper (instead of the wall).

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Must meet basic requirements of local childcare regulatory agency
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. the ability to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
• Must be willing to learn and appreciation our core values which are: Collaboration, Innovation, Communication, Nurturing, Positivity & Fun!
• Must have or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid within the first 30 days of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experiences and qualifications
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off and Sick Days
• Childcare Discounts
• In-House Professional Development
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Bereavement Leave
• Short-Term, Long-Term, and Life Insurance Options
• Employee Childcare Discount
• Career Growth Opportunities

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Plymouth, MN 55447: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person