Kid Zone Early Learning Center Hiring for Preschool Teacher Job at Hopkins, MN Full Time

$1000 signing bonus!

The driving force behind Kid Zone is to give children in the St. Louis Park/Hopkins and surrounding communities a nurturing environment that allows them to grow into their best selves. Our program Directors, Lead Teachers, Food and Nutrition Director, Teachers and families work together to create a community focused on learning and healthy living. Kid Zone is a 4 star Parent Aware Rated program.

We’re looking for happy and enthusiastic educators who love preschool age children (2.5 years – 4 years) and can help us to provide quality early education, which benefits the child, their families and our community! Candidate should understand the importance of outside play and hands on gardening experiences for children of all ages. Our amazing team averages 5 years at Kid Zone.

We offer:

• $1000 Signing Bonus
• Hourly pay $17-$19
• Opportunity for monthly bonuses
• lower student teacher ratios

Preschool Teacher Responsibilities and Duties

Our Preschool Teacher would be working in one of our 4 preschool classrooms with children ages 2.5 years – 4 years

• Help plan and implement fun and interesting educational activities using the Creative Curriculum
• Love working with children and watching the grow and develop
• Maintain assessment books and observations using the Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment
• With the help of your team, facilitate a daily routine including group times, meal times, big body play, outdoor time, literacy activities, math and science experiences etc…
• Attend monthly evening staff meetings and other trainings as determined
• Prepare and facilitate Parent Teacher Conferences twice per year.
• Develop relationships with parents and co-workers through open communication
• Create a warm and nurturing environment for the children in your classroom, and the program as a whole
• Attend parent and community building events throughout the year
• Interact with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
• Create and implement intentional activities and conversations surrounding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the classroom
• Continue the potty learning process with the classroom children
• Have a DEVELOP account and be wiling to obtain the necessary requirements as determined by Parent Aware for a 4 star rating

Preschool Teacher Qualifications and Skills

• Associates Degree or higher (preferably in Early Education)
• Minimum of 2 years preschool teaching experience preferred
• Responsible
• Optimistic
• Reliable
• Enjoys working with a team

Teacher Benefits

• Opportunity for monthly bonuses
• Smaller teacher/child ratios (8:1 rather than the state required 10:1) allows more 1 on 1 time with the children
• You are encouraged to bring your ideas and passions into the classroom
• Enjoy free healthy organic meals with the children
• Opportunities for self-expression as an educator
• Strongly encourages to create a positive work/life balance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – with 50% company contribution
• 401k (with a match) and FSA available
• 50% Child Care Discount
• Casual Dress, no dress code
• Weekly teacher planning time
• Paid in-service training

‘Work Location: One locationWork Remotely No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location