Child Care Teacher
Job Overview
Riley Crossing is one of our newest senior living/child care communities located in Chanhassen, MN, near Hwy 101 and County Road 212. It hosts 134 units of Independent/Assisted Living, Enhanced, and Memory Care in total. This location offers a on-site intergenerational childcare center which includes interactive programming with our senior residents. Chanhassen was named one of the best small towns in the U.S. by Money Magazine, and Riley Crossing has won local awards for the best retirement community.
About the Role
Under the supervision of the Child Care Director, the Teacher is responsible for care and supervision of children in their assigned age group which may include infant, toddler, preschool or school-age children. Responsible for the supervision of the Assistant Teacher or Aide assigned to the classroom. To lead, plan and organize childcare program activities to ensure that the program provides the highest quality childcare available.
Responsibilities
- Research and development of curriculum relevant to your classroom age group.
- Provide weekly plans to both the Director and the parents of the childcare program.
- Ensures implementation of age-appropriate curriculum to nurture and stimulate the psychosocial, cognitive and cultural needs of the children in their care.
- Report any concerns to director any concerns regarding staff or classroom issues.
- Keeps necessary attendance records, up-to-date emergency forms, curriculum plans, individual child development profile and other records as needed.
- Communicates with parents on child development issues, policies or other concerns related to their child.
- Safeguards the health, hygiene, safety and overall well-being of children at all times.
- Completes assessments of children on an on-going basis.
- Maintains confidentiality of records and information of staff and families.
- Strict compliance with universal precautions in the classroom or/and when administering first aid.
- Directly supervises classroom aides and volunteers. Reports all needed information to the center’s Director.
- Reports daily needs and activities to the Director.
- Maintains attendance and daily meal count.
- Maintains daily program schedule.
- Supervises health and safety needs of every child.
- Conducts classroom and parent meetings.
- Keeps classroom neat and orderly.
- Trains and guides the assigned Assistant Teacher, Aide and/or Volunteer, involving them in activity planning and program implementation with input from supervisor.
Requirements
- Child Development or Teacher qualified under Minnesota Rule 9503.0032
- Less than 1 year
- Current Pediatric CPR American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days
Qualifications
- Associate of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts
- 1 year
- Two years teaching in childcare center or early childhood program
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Childcare Supervision
- Emergency Response
- Parent Communication
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Activity Planning
Benefits
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.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
Pay
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.
Schedule
80 hours per two weeks7AM-5PM