Assistant Teacher, Full-Time Positions

Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Odilia Preschool is seeking two full-time Assistant Teachers for 12-month positions. Ideal candidates should have a love for working with young children (24 months to 5 years) and be willing to engage actively in a play-based learning environment grounded in faith. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

403b retirement plan

Tuition discount for children

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children is necessary.
• Must be willing to embrace a play-based teaching philosophy.
• Ability to build relationships with children and families is vital.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher in creating a safe, organized play-based environment.
• Support children's learning and development in collaboration with teaching staff.
• Implement safety procedures and policies as required.

Skills

Collaboration

Positive Behavior Guidance

Engagement with Children

Education

CDA preferred

DHS Rule 3 requirements

Job description

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Description

St. Odilia Preschool values…
-play-based classrooms filled with laughter, joy, and generosity of spirit
-maintaining a culture that honors different developmental stages
-respecting children’s ideas, experiences, and interests
-establishing strong relationships with children and parents
-positive behavior guidance through redirection and natural/logical consequences
-deep understanding that all children are called by God
-a collaborative and supportive learning community of early childhood professionals
-willingness to positively support children in their toilet learning
-strong onboarding procedures and mentorship for new staff members

St. Odilia Preschool offers…
-a play-based environment where teachers can follow the interests and needs of students meeting children where they are at developmentally
-a collaborative and supportive learning community of early childhood professionals
-opportunities to explore faith-based traditions with young learners
-a preschool classroom that is part of a large K-8 school and church community
-competitive compensation, experience is considered
-benefits for full-time employees: medical, dental, 403b, variety of 3rd party coverages, and tuition discount for children preschool through grade 8

St. Odilia Preschool is seeking loving and energetic persons to assist in play-based preschool environments grounded in faith and love. Assistant teachers work cooperatively with a lead teacher and other staff members to provide a well-organized, safe and positive environment for children. The ideal candidate wants to work with young children and is willing to be active and engaged with classroom explorations. Assistant teachers are vital to helping children discover, learn, and support the mission of St. Odilia Preschool, serving children 24-months to 5 years of age.

St. Odilia Preschool is seeking to fill two full-time assistant teachers to fill 12-month positions. August or September start date is preferred.

-Must meet DHS Rule 3 requirements for assistant teacher.
-Ability to collaborate and work well with other teaching staff to create a warm environment that is developmentally appropriate for preschool aged children and aligns with our play-based teaching philosophies.
-Excited to work with children as young as 24-months of age.
-Builds positive and professional relationships with administration, coworkers, students, and families.
-Able to enforce required safety procedures and policies of St. Odilia Preschool as required by DHS.
-Experience working with young children, CDA preferred.

Application Instructions

St. Odilia Preschool is dedicated to providing the best care for children and families in a faith-filled community. If called to share in this commitment, please submit a letter of interest and resume to the Preschool Director, Ashley Perron-Knutson [e-mail] . Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received and will be accepted until the position is filled.