Child Care Center Teacher

About the Role

Golden Heart Child Care Center, a Taylor Corporation company in North Mankato, MN, is looking to add more Child Care Center Teachers to our team of qualified staff in the infant and toddler space. You would be responsible for meeting the educational as well as physical needs of each individual child, treating each child with dignity and respect, and establishing a positive relationship with the parents. You would also be responsible for the implementation and continuation of the center program in the absence of the coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the coordinator
• Plan and carry out activities which are developmentally appropriate to the children they are working with
• Meeting the educational as well as physical needs of each individual child
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment through observation of appropriate equipment for children's developmental skills
• Provides input for conferences with parents to discuss child's progress as well as any issues that arise
• Observe, record, and report individual and child's behavior as assigned

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 30 to 40 hours per week between the hours of 6:30am - 6:00pm

Qualifications

• Credits to meet MN DHS Assistant Teacher qualifications
• Minimum two year degree that meets Department of Human Services qualifications
• Must be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the center's policies and philosophy
• Must be physically able to see and hear on-going activities of the children and able to lift a minimum of 60 pounds

Pay

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $14-16. The actual base offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Benefits

We offer a full range of benefits to power our employees' potential including: health, dental, vision and life insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, and more.