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Early Childhood Academy (ECA) – Red Wing, MN
Do you enjoy working with young children and want a job where you can make a difference every day? Early Childhood Academy in Red Wing is hiring a Childcare Teacher Assistant / Daycare Aide to work in our Toddler and Preschool classrooms.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a daycare, childcare, preschool, or early childhood education position and who enjoys helping children learn, play, and grow.
No teaching degree is required for this aide position. Experience working with children is preferred, but we also welcome dependable, caring applicants who are interested in building a career in early childhood education.
Why Work at Early Childhood Academy?
Early Childhood Academy is a 4-Star Parent Aware–accredited childcare center committed to providing high-quality early childhood education while creating a supportive workplace for our teachers and staff.
Our employees enjoy:
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Childcare tuition discount
- Paid training and professional development
- Education reimbursement, including support toward a CDA
- Opportunities for advancement within ECA
- Simple IRA through Edward Jones
- Aflac supplemental insurance options
- Free daily meals prepared by our chef
- Supportive classroom and leadership teams
- Ready-to-use curriculum and classroom resources
What You'll Do
As a Childcare Teacher Assistant / Aide, you'll work alongside our teachers to provide a safe, caring, and engaging classroom for toddlers and preschool-aged children.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Helping supervise children throughout the day
- Playing, reading, singing, and participating in classroom activities with children
- Assisting teachers with age-appropriate learning activities and curriculum
- Supporting daily classroom routines, including meals, rest time, toileting/diapering, and transitions
- Helping children develop social-emotional and self-help skills
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized classroom
- Communicating positively with children, families, and coworkers
- Following childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
- Working as part of a supportive classroom team
Who We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you:
- Enjoy working with toddlers and preschool-aged children
- Are patient, dependable, caring, and energetic
- Work well as part of a team
- Have strong communication skills
- Are willing to learn and grow in the early childhood field
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Are able to pass the required background study
- Are CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified
Previous daycare, childcare, preschool, teaching, nannying, or other experience working with children is a plus, but not required.
Schedule
Monday–Friday
9-hour shift with a 1-hour unpaid break
No nights or weekends.
Pay
Pay is based on experience and education.
Start Your Career in Childcare With ECA
Whether you already have experience working in a daycare or preschool or you're looking to begin a career working with children, we'd love to hear from you.
Join our Red Wing team and help create a safe, fun, and positive place for children to learn and grow.
Apply today to become a Childcare Teacher Assistant / Daycare Aide at Early Childhood Academy!
Early Childhood Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14