Assistant Child Care Teacher

Opened in 2020, The Pillars Child Care Center is conveniently located off the light rail transit station and close to the metro bus near the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, MN. This Intergenerational Child Care Center is embedded in The Pillars of Prospect Park Senior Living community and features 133 Independent living, 106 assisted living, and 44 memory care apartments. 

We are looking for an Assistant Child Care Teacher to support The Pillars of Prospect Park's Intergenerational Child Care program by caring for and teaching young children in their assigned age group. Early Education Assistants will teach, plan, and organize childcare program activities to ensure that the program provides the highest quality childcare available.

This position includes: 

• 80 hours per two weeks ; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:00am-5:30pm
• Fully Benefit Eligible (including medical insurance, PTO and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement match, and discounted child care!)

Responsibilities:

• Implement developmentally age-appropriate curriculum
• Maintain a child-friendly and orderly classroom
• Implement effective guidance and support strategies
• Coordinate and contribute to the teaching team
• Supervise health, safety, and overall well-being of children at all times
• Participate in program areas such as intergenerational activities
• Maintain certification in Pediatric First Aid, CPR, SUIDS/AHT

Required:

• High school degree
• Child Development or Teacher qualified under Minnesota 9503.0032
• Current Pediatric CPR from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Preferred:

• Associate of Arts Degree in childhood/child psychology
• Two years teaching in childcare center or early childhood program

Must meet Department of Human Services Rule 3 assistant teacher qualifications

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebennezercares.org/employee-benefits

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

Salary : $19 - $26