Today’s Life Early Childhood Education Center Hiring for Toddler Teacher Job at Brooklyn Park, MN Full Time

Want to join a group of Educators & Assistants that are passionate about what they do? We’d love to have you so consider joining our family of professional early childhood educators at Today’s Life School of Brooklyn Park.

We are currently hiring for a full-time Toddler teacher for our youngest toddler room, preferably with a degree in early childhood education or related field or CDA.

Hours are: 8:30 to 5 pm

Today’s Life is a privately owned and operated state-of-the-art early childhood education facility with a great reputation and is highly recommended by families and school teachers K through 12 and with a license capacity of 118 children.

We offer programs beginning infants through pre-k and are set with 24+ staff to include teachers, support staff and administrators. Teachers are allowed to add their experience and creative touch to our curriculum if desired.

We expect our staff to:

• go above and beyond for our kids without fail
• support your colleagues
• communicate with parents continuously
• be creative
• enjoy our work environment and implement ways to make it better each day
• have fun with your students and colleagues

Job Description:
Our school is looking for loving teachers who can inspire kids and make learning fun for them. Our Teachers:

• maintain a safe, clean environment.
• foster an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family.
• provide a variety of materials (center provided) and resources for children to explore and manipulate during age-appropriate learning activities and in imaginative play.
• establish and enforce high expectations for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
• organize each day’s activities to provide children with a variety of experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem solving skills, and creativity.
• organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and learning centers.
• arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
• attend staff meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• come to work on time, enthusiastic, committed, and professionally prepared every day.

Teacher Qualifications:

• Bachelors, Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or CDA.
• first Aid/ CPR certified.
• demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• strong written and communication skills.
• maintain current credentials.
• must pass Minnesota DHS background checks.
• must be able to kneel, stoop, squat, and stand for long periods of time and demonstrate and engage in activities like jumping, dancing, walking, and running.
• Minimum of 18 years of age

Today’s Life Schools & Child Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides outstanding opportunities including:

• Excellent Hourly Pay To Start $18.00 to $21.00 BOE
• Paid On-Going Education & Professional Development
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Childcare Discount
• Employee Referral Program

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn Park, MN 55443: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location