Child Care Teacher

Fairview Health Services; Minnesota; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Minnesota seeks a dedicated Teacher for their childcare program. The role involves supervising children, developing curriculum, and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child development and a passion for nurturing young minds. This position offers flexible scheduling and a supportive workplace culture, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Match

Discounted Child Care

Qualifications

• Responsible for care and supervision of children in assigned age group.
• Lead, plan, and organize childcare program activities.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop curriculum relevant to classroom age group.
• Ensure implementation of age-appropriate curriculum.
• Supervise health and safety needs of every child.

Skills

Child Development

Curriculum Development

Supervision

Education

High school Diploma/GED

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Overview

Ebenezer is an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children while embracing a community-centered approach? At TowerLight Childcare and Senior Living, we believe in the profound impact of fostering intergenerational connections, where meaningful relationships between children and older adults flourish. Located in historic St. Louis Park, Minnesota, just 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and near public transportation, our community features 115 beautifully designed Independent Living Apartments, innovative Assisted Living Apartments, cutting-edge Memory Care and Enhanced Care Suites, and an intergenerational daycare.

We empower early childhood educators—the heart of our community—to thrive in a workplace that values and supports them. This includes ongoing training and resources to navigate challenging behaviors effectively, excellent working conditions with state-of-the-art facilities designed for teaching and inspiring young minds, and flexible scheduling options tailored to meet the needs of our teachers. At TowerLight, we invest in educators, offering professional development opportunities and fostering a culture that truly values their contributions. Together, we are committed to creating a supportive, joyful, and innovative environment where educators can thrive.

Under the supervision of the Child Care Director, the Teacher is responsible for the care and supervision of children in their assigned age group, which may include infant, toddler, preschool, or school-age children. Responsible for the supervision of the Assistant Teacher or Aide assigned to the classroom. To lead, plan, and organize childcare program activities to ensure that the program provides the highest quality childcare available.

This position includes:

• 80 hours per two weeks
• Fully Benefit Eligible (including medical insurance, PTO and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement match, and discounted child care!)

Responsibilities:

• Research and development of curriculum relevant to your classroom age group
• Provide weekly plans to both the Director and the parents of the childcare program
• Ensure implementation of age-appropriate curriculum to nurture and stimulate the psychosocial, cognitive, and cultural needs of the children in their care
• Responsible for reporting any concerns to the director regarding staff or classroom issues
• Supervise the health and safety needs of every child
• Conduct classroom and parent meetings
• Keeps the classroom neat and orderly
• Train and guide the assigned Assistant Teacher, Aide, and/or Volunteer, involving them in activity planning and program implementation with input from the supervisor
• Directly supervise classroom aides and volunteers
• Report all needed information to the center’s Director
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned and directed

Required:

• High school Diploma/GED - Child Development or Teacher qualified under Minnesota Rule 9503.003
• Current Pediatric CPR from the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross; must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• 0 to 1 Year of relevant experience

Preferred:

• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• One to Three Years- Two years teaching in a childcare center or early childhood program

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebennezercares.org/employee-benefits

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Compensation: $21.49-$28.82 / Hour