Early Childhood Teacher - St. Paul

About the role

The Jeremiah Program (JP) is a national organization dedicated to disrupting the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children. Our Child Development Center (CDC) Teachers play a crucial role in fostering a nurturing environment that supports both children's development and their families' educational journey.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a classroom environment that stimulates and is conducive to learning.
• Implement and post cross-cultural, developmentally approved curriculum for children using the ASQ tool and Teaching Strategies GOLD platforms as guides.
• Maintain accurate and complete files for children as required by DHS (emergency cards, field trip and conference forms, attendance, CACFP, accident/incident reports).
• Maintain order within the classroom, storage areas, changing room, indoor and outdoor play areas to be attractive, sanitary, orderly, and compliant with governing bodies.
• Manage classroom supplies and materials and report needs to CDC Director.
• Note: Our centers provide formula, diapers, and wipes for all children.
• Understand State Licensing requirements to operate and maintain a childcare program.
• Serve meals according to USDA/CACFP meal portion guidelines.
• Develop lesson plans through approved curriculum to ensure the entire class’s progress.
• For curriculum requiring notes to be kept, ensure up-to-date notes are taken.
• Develop and maintain positive, respectful relationships with parents, working with them to enhance their child’s education and development and providing resource referrals for parental questions and concerns.
• Ensure children are supervised at all times in the classroom, hallways, and offsite.
• Demonstrate positive interactions with parents through Family Goal Planning meetings and Parent-Teacher conferences that are held bi-annually.
• Encourage and participate in center-wide parent involvement initiatives.
• (e.g., Preschool graduation).
• Communicate classroom activities daily with parents regarding changes in their child’s development, behavior, and well-being by completing daily written reports.
• Develop growth plans regarding the child’s development and other support resources in collaboration with parents, co-teachers, and the Family Coach when necessary.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., CACFP and state licensing requirements).
• Leverage volunteers and interns to increase organizational capacity within the Child Development Center.

Requirements

• 1+ year Early Childhood Education Experience preferred.
• Willingness to serve children from 6 weeks (Infant) old to 5 years old (PreK).
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred or a willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Ability to problem solve, multi-task, complete work on time, and work independently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current child development practices.
• Able to lift 40 lbs.
• Proficiency in computer skills, (i.e., Microsoft, SharePoint).
• Passion for the Jeremiah Program mission and values.

Salary & Benefits

• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate of the following: HS Diploma/GED- $23.00 per hour Associates – $25.00 per hour Bachelors – $27.00 per hour Masters – $28.00 per hour
• Benefits Include Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans Generous paid time off; in addition to 2 one-week breaks throughout the year (July, December) plus an additional 3-day spring break in March Discounted childcare for staff (subject to availability) 403(b) savings and investment plan with employer match Co-teach model – 2 teachers in every classroom