Assistant Teacher - Pre-K Classroom

Playworks, 2200 Trail of Dreams, Prior Lake, MN 55372, USA Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community at our early education center, Playworks as an Assistant Therapeutic Teacher! In this role you will support the teachers in the classroom in the emotional, mental, and knowledge growth of our young minds, ages 3‑5. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about working with children, patient, and has positive communication. Enjoy weekly pay, on‑site clinics, and health benefits. Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there! Job Overview: Monitors the wellbeing and safety of the children, contributes to the sales and retention through positive communication with families, and assists in the planning, preparation, and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum. Works effectively in a team environment and enjoys working with children. Work You’ll Do: 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. Organizes activities and smooth transitions. Assists the Teacher with developing weekly curriculum involving Physical, Cognitive, Social, Language, and Cultural/Gender appropriate areas. Prepares the environment to provide developmentally appropriate activities and meets learning objectives. Uses a variety of teaching strategies to enhance children’s learning and development. Ensures the classroom environment is appropriate. Records information on department sheets, ensuring appropriate language and format is used when communicating to families. Passes on information or concerns to Supervisor. Communicates information to families. Works with a Teacher to complete biannual Family conferences and informal conferences when needed, and sets up goals with families for individual children. Is calm and patient with children. Uses Playworks behavior guide techniques. Asks supervisor for help with behavior concerns. Is aware of all special needs of each child in the program. Recognizes injuries/incidents and completes forms using appropriate language. Communicates to families and Supervisor with confidentiality as a priority. Communicates effectively with children, customers, and employees in a variety of ways, keeping high quality customer service and confidentiality as a priority. Keeps the work environment safe for children and employees. Maintains classroom records, cleanliness, and orderliness. Sanitizes equipment regularly. Assists in evacuation and emergency procedures. Ensures the release of children to authorized people only. Job Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old. Must meet qualifications & experience requirements from the MN Rule 3 guidelines for the Assistant Teacher category. Must have worked a minimum of one year in an early childhood classroom. CPR/First Aid certification required. Pass background check, work physical and drug test. Valid Class D driver’s license may be required with a good driving record. 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. Have the physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations, including being on feet 80% of the time. Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities. Generous benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms, free uniform cleaning and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shakopee-Mdewakanton-Sioux-Community