Early Childcare Staff - Prior Lake

NEW CREATIONS CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER LLC; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid days off

Staff child care discount

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) contribution

Paid holidays

Accumulate paid vacation time

Paid training

Referral bonuses

Job summary

New Creations Child Care & Learning Center LLC in Prior Lake is seeking passionate individuals for a full-time childcare position. Responsibilities include implementing the weekly curriculum, ensuring a safe learning environment, and maintaining communication with families.

Candidates should have prior childcare experience and meet specific educational standards. The role offers numerous benefits, such as wellness days, childcare discounts, and access to health insurance.

Employees enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Previous childcare experience, preferably in a childcare center environment.
• Certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR completed within 30 days of employment.
• State DHS background check with no felony convictions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the weekly curriculum written by New Creations.
• Delegate tasks and give direction to other staff in the classroom.
• Develop relationships with families and communicate important updates.

Skills

Childcare experience

Flexibility

Reliability

Positive role model

Education

DCYF education requirements

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

Location: Prior Lake, MN 55372

Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 hourly

Job type: Full‑time

Benefits

• Earn additional paid days off per year with our Wellness Days Program
• Receive a staff child care discount of up to 75% off
• Access to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Contribute towards a company‑matched 401(k)
• Get paid holidays off
• Accumulate paid vacation time during the first year
• Participate in paid training and staff development opportunities
• Earn referral bonuses

Responsibilities

• Carry out the weekly curriculum written by New Creations and fully accredited
• Delegate tasks and give direction to other staff in the classroom
• Follow the daily schedule outlined by New Creations
• Work with classroom staff to maintain a clean and safe learning environment
• Develop relationships with families and communicate important updates, child’s progress, and activities
• Conduct conferences twice a year and complete assessments for each child
• Interact and co‑play with children
• Maintain children’s physical appearance, health and well‑being and happiness throughout the day using positive approaches
• Perform additional duties as needed

Qualifications

• Previous childcare experience, preferably in a childcare center environment
• For teacher or assistant teacher qualified positions – meets the education and experience requirements as defined by DCYF
• Exemplifies the standards and characteristics of a New Creations employee (responsible, flexible, reliable, positive role model)
• State DHS background check and fingerprints show the applicant has not been convicted of a felony and has no criminal record rendering them unsuitable for employment in a child care center
• Certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR completed within 30 days of employment
• SUIDS & AHT completed on the first day of employment

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to travel on an ongoing basis
• Extensive standing, walking, sitting on the floor and on low 12‑inch chairs
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling
• Lifting and carrying children extensively in the infant/toddler program; less frequently in the preschool program where children are heavier
• Frequent moving of equipment (cots, tables, etc.)
• Pushing children in buggies, strollers, and walking for considerable periods
• Necessity of being outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Exposure to unpleasant odors and fluids caused by vomit and bodily elimination
• Relatively frequent exposure to loud noises from children

Schedule and Employment Details

• Shift: 8 hours per day
• Days: Monday to Friday
• No nights, no weekends
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Experience required: Childcare 1 year (preferred)
• Work location: In person