Infant Teacher

***$500 Sign on bonus***

We are seeking a loving dedicated Toddler Teacher to inspire and nurture our toddler age children.

Shepherd's Care is a Christian Childcare Center located in Maple Grove, this teaching position requires you to implement the curriculum as well as provide a warm and nurturing environment for children to meet their physical, mental, spiritual, social and emotional needs. Responsible for performing duties in accordance with policies and procedures. Must be pleasant, respectful, and courteous to all children, families, visitors and fellow employees at all times.

At Shepherd's Care we strive to be different and work together to encourage and build each other up. We also work to keep the "family" feel in all we do with our children, families, and staff. We provide everything you need to meet training requirements and continue to learn, grow, and succeed in your important role.

• Training and opportunities for continual learning and development
• A family working environment in which staff respect and support one another
• Lower than state student/teacher ratios
• Benefits including Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance, 403b Retirement Benefits, Child Care Benefits

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implement daily lesson plans and classroom activities
• Assist with necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playground
• Ability to perceive children's needs and respond accordingly
• Develop positive relationships with children and families
• Ability to anticipate and diffuse problems and disruptive situations
• Work effectively in a team

Qualifications and Skills:

• Lead Teacher qualified through MN Rule 3
• First Aid and CPR certifications or willing to obtain
• Loves working and playing with children
• Ability to communicate sensitive information
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Previous teaching in a licensed early childhood program preferred

We provide training and onboarding to help you succeed in your role.

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour based on education and qualifications

Benefits (vary based on full or part-time):

• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• 403 b
• Pension available

Schedule:

• Set hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights (we close at 5:30pm)
• No weekends