What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teachers and Teacher Aides position at Early Years Academy?
Job Description
We are looking for a qualified Child Care staff to work with young children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. You will help students learn and have fun every day! Our staff build excellent relationships with families in our community while working in a fun and safe environment.
Qualified staff will be able to engage with students and to help manage a classroom. Our goal is for all staff to play a positive role in making our center a place where learning and fun happen together.
Responsibilities
- Develop a safe, friendly, and creative classroom environment
- Provide structured time where children learn through storytelling, playtime, art, and activities
- Get to know each student individually and help them thrive in the classroom
- Observe interactions between children and encourage conflict resolution
- Apply classroom curriculum to everyday activities
- Use time management skills effectively in order to maintain a classroom schedule
- Accurately complete required paperwork within the classroom
- Communicate with parents regularly
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
- A talent for working with children and and building positive relationships
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication skills
- Good natured, warm and friendly
- Dependability and strong work ethic
- Ability to thrive in a team environment
- Willingness to become First Aid/CPR certified
Education and Requirements
- Teachers: Must have 24 quarter or 16 semester qualifying credits
- Assistant Teacher: Must have 12 quarter or 8 semester qualifying credits
- Teacher’s Aide: This is an entry level position, employee’s will receive on the job training
- All applicants are subject to a background study mandated by the state of Minnesota.
*Qualifying credits may include classes in Sociology, Health, Art, Education, Psychology, Music, Literature, Speech/Communications, Phy. Ed., Family & Youth Studies, Social Work and Human Services, Theater, Dance, Technology, etc. Please see our Center Director for more details.
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible
Salary: $12.00 to $17.00 /hour depending on position and experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $17