Child Care Teacher - Toddler Room

General Responsibilities

The Child Care Teacher is responsible for the education and care services offered through CCM Health’s Child Care Center. This person will plan age-appropriate lessons for cognitive, physical, and social emotional development; provide day-to-day care, and observe, assess, and document developmental milestones of children in their care. They are responsible for active supervision of children and following DCYF state licensing requirements.

Education/Training

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Must meet DHS Rule 3 Teacher education & experience requirements.
• See below.
• Diploma from Association Montessori Internationale; preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certificate from the American Montessori Society, without a baccalaureate degree plus 2,080 hours worked as an assistant teacher
• Preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certificate from the American Montessori Society; or diploma from the Association Montessori Internationale with a baccalaureate degree plus 1,040 hours (6 months typically) experience as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern
• Minnesota technical institute certificate as a Child Development Assistant plus 2,080 hours worked as an assistant teacher
• Child Development Associate credential (center based or family day care) for preschool or for infants and toddlers from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition plus 1,560 hours worked as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern
• Licence from the Minnesota Department of Education for Prekindergarten Associate; or a certificate or credential for a two-year program from an accredited community college or technical college in child development or early childhood education plus 1,040 hours worked as an assistant teacher, aide, or student intern
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in any field plus 1,040 hours worked as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern
• Licence from the Minnesota Department of Education for elementary education without kindergarten endorsement plus 520 hours worked as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern if teaching children under school age
• Licence from the Minnesota Department of Education for prekindergarten/nursery, or a licence from the Minnesota Department of Education for elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement

Skills

• Possesses a deep love for children and a strong commitment to building positive relationships with families and the community
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Must be creative, enthusiastic and have a high energy level
• Proven ability to work collaboratively
• Decisive, patient, and understanding
• Knowledgeable attention to detail
• Superior organizational skills
• Knowledge of child care regulations
• Ability to care for several children at once
• Ability to prepare, cook, serve and clean-up meals served to the children
• Adapts well to change and is a quick learner with the ability to make changes in the daycare schedule as needed
• Able to take direction and coaching in order to provide the highest quality of care

Experience

• Experience in Lesson planning, observing, assessing, and documenting skills
• Experience working with children ranging in ages from 0-6

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 26 days per year
• Single Health Insurance premium paid in full
• Affordable Family Health Insurance premiums
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Public Employee Retirement Association of MN (PERA)
• On-site Child Care Center
• Wellness Center Membership discount

Career Opportunities

CCM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.