Infant, Toddler & Young Preschool Educare Teachers Aide - Sub

About the Role

Monitors the wellbeing and safety of the children, contributes to sales and retention through positive communication with families, and assists with the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum under the supervision of a qualified Employee. Ability to work in a team environment and enjoys working with children.

Responsibilities

• Supervises children while providing care and support.
• Responsible for the care, hygiene, learning, and developmental activities, specialized programs, and redirection of children.
• Promotes positive child interactions.
• Assists teachers with prepping and implementing the planned curriculum.
• Assists in making sure the classroom environment is appropriate.
• Records information on department sheets, using appropriate language when communicating to families.
• Passes on information to Supervisor on any concerns.
• Recognizes injuries/incidents and completes forms using appropriate language.
• Communicates to families and Supervisor with confidentiality being a priority.
• Is calm and patient with children; uses Playworks behavior guide techniques.
• Asks Supervisor for help when needed with behavior concerns.
• Aware of all special needs of each child in the program.
• Communicates effectively with children, customers, and employees in a variety of ways, keeping high-quality customer service and confidentiality a priority.
• Keeps work environment safe for children and employees.
• Maintains classroom records, cleanliness, and orderliness; sanitizes equipment regularly.
• Assists in evacuation and emergency procedures.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Pass background check, work physical, and drug test.
• Ability to move in a variety of motions including bending, squatting, crawling, kneeling, twisting, pulling, and/or pushing.
• Capacity to handle and lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Has the physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations, including being on feet 80% of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Onsite medical clinics and pharmacy.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and wellness programs.
• Discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes, and fitness membership.
• Free uniforms and free uniform cleaning.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteer hours through SMSC Gives for community outreach.

About the Organization

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, implements compostable containers, and restores hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes volunteer opportunities in the local community.