What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Childcare Assistant Teacher/Float Teacher position at Early Childhood Academy-Belle Plaine?
Early Childhood Academy (ECA) – Belle Plaine, MN
Part-Time | Approximately 24 Hours per Week | Monday–Friday
Do you enjoy working with children but like having a little variety in your day?
Early Childhood Academy in Belle Plaine is hiring a Part-Time Childcare Assistant Teacher / Float Teacher to support classrooms throughout our center. In this role, you'll work with different age groups and teaching teams, helping wherever extra support is needed.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a part-time daycare, childcare, preschool, or early childhood education job with approximately 24 hours per week.
Why Join ECA?
Early Childhood Academy is a 4-Star Parent Aware-rated childcare and early learning program focused on providing high-quality care for children while creating a supportive workplace for our employees.
As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
- A supportive, team-centered work environment
- Paid training and professional development
- Coaching and mentorship
- Experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Established classroom routines and ready-to-use curriculum
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within ECA
- Childcare tuition discount
- Education reimbursement opportunities
- Free daily meals prepared by our chef
What You'll Do
As a Float Assistant Teacher, you'll help support teachers and children throughout the center. Your classroom may change depending on the needs of the day, giving you the opportunity to get to know children and staff across multiple classrooms.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms
- Supervising children during play, meals, outdoor time, and transitions
- Engaging children through play, books, music, conversation, and learning activities
- Assisting teachers with classroom curriculum and activities
- Helping with meals, snacks, cleanup, and classroom organization
- Supporting diapering, toileting, and other daily care routines as needed
- Using positive guidance and helping children follow classroom routines
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom environment
- Building positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
- Stepping into different classrooms where additional support is needed
- Following ECA policies and Minnesota childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
This position is a great fit for someone who is flexible, dependable, enjoys staying busy, and likes working with a variety of ages.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is caring, patient, positive, and comfortable working as part of a team.
Qualifications include:
- Ability to meet Minnesota licensing requirements for an Assistant Teacher
- Previous experience in daycare, childcare, preschool, early childhood education, or another setting working with children preferred
- Ability to work with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Dependability and consistent attendance
- Willingness to help wherever needed throughout the center
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification
- Ability to successfully complete required background checks and training
Schedule
Part-Time | Approximately 24 hours per week
Monday–Friday
This is an in-person position at our Belle Plaine, MN childcare center.
Pay
Pay is based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Join Our Belle Plaine Childcare Team
If you're looking for a part-time childcare, daycare, preschool, or Assistant Teacher position in Belle Plaine, this could be a great fit.
You'll have the opportunity to work with different age groups, support multiple classrooms, and make a positive difference in children's days while being part of a supportive team.
Apply today to join Early Childhood Academy in Belle Plaine!
Early Childhood Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace.
Pay: From $14.50 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 24.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15