## DescriptionHere at our childcare center in Blaine (At Lexington), we are looking for caring and passionate childcare teachers to join our team!Hiring for all positions- must meet DCYF qualifications**PAY IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE**Aides - $15-$16 per hourAssistant Teachers - $17-$18 per hourLead Teachers - $18-$20 per hour**Some Of The Amazing Benefits We Offer:** - Earn additional paid days off per year with our Wellness Days Program - Receive a staff child care discount of up to 75% off - Team engagement events - Bonusly - Get paid holidays off - Accumulate paid vacation time during your first year - Participate in paid training and paid staff development opportunities - Earn referral bonuses**Benefits:*** 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Health insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Vision insurance**Primary responsibilities:**- Carries out weekly curriculum that is written by New Creations and is fully accredited - Delegates tasks and gives direction to other staff in the classroom - Follows the daily schedule outlined by New Creations - Works together with classroom staff to maintain a clean and safe learning environment - Develop relationships with families and communicate with families about important updates, child's progress, activities in the classroom, and additional information - Conducts conferences twice a year (completes assessments for each individual child) - Interacts / co-plays with children - Maintains children's physical appearance, health & well-being, and happiness throughout the day using positive approaches - Additional duties as needed**WORKING IN A FUN ENVIRONMENT!** New Creations provides a fun environment, exciting events & activities, and benefits beyond compare!**TEACHING CHILDREN!**You will be a part of one of the most rewarding careers, in one of the highest-quality childcare programs in Minnesota! You will get to teach, love, and care for these children in a safe and fun learning environment!**BUILDING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS!**You will love working for New Creations because you will get to develop lasting relationships with the children, their families, and your co-workers!**BEING PART OF A TEAM!** You will work in an environment where your co-workers are friendly and helpful. We build a positive team by incorporating fun events and perks such as coffee, lunches, company activities, and community events!If you are looking for a permanent full-time or part-time career and want to be part of a fun, creative team that has a positive lifelong impact on children, you have come to the right place!We look forward to hearing from you soon!## Qualifications**Minimum Qualifications:*** Previous childcare experience, preferably in a childcare center environment* For Teacher/Assistant Teacher qualified positions- meets the education & experience requirements as defined by DCYF* Exemplifies the standards and characteristics of a New Creations employee (responsible, flexible, reliable, positive role model, etc.)* State DHS background check and fingerprints shall determine that the applicant has not been “convicted of a felony... has no criminal record that the commissioner reasonably believes renders the person unsuitable to be employed in a child care center.”* Certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR completed within 30 days of employment.* SUIDS & AHT completed on first day of employment.**PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** With or without reasonable accommodation this position requires:* Ability to travel on an ongoing basis.* Extensive standing and walking; sitting on the floor and on low (12”) chairs.* Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.* Lifting and carrying children extensively in the infant/toddler program; less frequently in the preschool program, but the children are heavier.* Frequent moving of equipment (cots, tables, etc.).* Pushing children in buggies, strollers, and walking for considerable periods.* The necessity of being outdoors in varying weather conditions.* Exposure to unpleasant odors and fluids caused by vomit (occasional) and bodily elimination.* Relatively frequent exposure to loud noises (baby crying, toys falling and other common occurrences of children at play).Job Type: Full-timeSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to Friday* No nights* No weekendsExperience:* childcare: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: In person