Assistant Teacher-Soaring Eagles Child Care

Position available starting May 2026 for the 2026–2027 school year.

About the Role

The Assistant Teacher at Soaring Eagle Childcare Center supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children. This role assists with daily classroom activities, supervision, and care routines while helping promote the social, emotional, and developmental growth of each child. The Assistant Teacher plays a key role in maintaining a positive, responsive, and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and activities
• Support children during play, learning, meals, and rest times
• Help prepare and organize classroom materials and learning centers
• Provide supervision to ensure children's safety at all times
• Build positive, caring relationships with children
• Support appropriate behavior using positive guidance strategies
• Encourage children's independence and social development
• Assist in observing and documenting children's progress as directed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
• Follow all health, safety, and licensing regulations
• Assist with daily routines such as handwashing, toileting, and meals
• Monitor indoor and outdoor play areas

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification combined with 2080 hours as an aide and 12 quarter credits, or
• MN license as a family daycare provider and 2080 hours as a family daycare provider and 12 quarter credits, or
• Diploma from the Association of Montessori and 520 hours as an aide or student intern and 3 quarter credits, or
• MN technical institute certificate as a Child Development Assistant and 520 hours as an aide, or
• BA in any field and 9 quarter credits, or
• License from the MN Department of Children, Families, and Learning for a Prekindergarten associate (see MN Statute 9503.0033)
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Frequent standing, bending, and active engagement with children
• Indoor and outdoor supervision required in various weather conditions

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative

Pay

Salary range based on education, experience, and qualifications: $16–$18 per hour.

Benefits

• PERA pension
• Health insurance contributions
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• 403(b) match
• MN paid leave
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Personal leave