Lead Teachers - Infant

Eureka Kids; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Eureka Kids, a local childcare center in Rochester, MN, is hiring a Lead Child Care Teacher to provide a nurturing, safe, and effective learning environment for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Ideal candidates will have a passion for early childhood education and relevant experience, ensuring comprehensive lessons and support to help children thrive.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Possess CPR / First Aid Certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for care, education, and supervision of children.
• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Building positive relationships with parents and colleagues.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Child Care Experience

Cultural Sensitivity

Organizational Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Eureka Kids is expanding! We are a locally owned and licensedChildcare Center in Rochester, MN. We provide S.M.A.R.T.E.R.Childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Eureka Kids willfocuson the development of the whole child with hands-on learningand play-based experiences in a nurturing and diverse environment tohelp prepare them for a lifetime of learning.

Would you like be a part of an innovative team and positively impactthe lives of young children? If you are passionate about earlychildhood education and would like to pursue a career inchildcare,becoming a Lead Child Care Teacher in our infant classrooms may be theright choice for you.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects ofthe care, education, supervision and management of the childrenenrolled in their classroom. Responsibilities include, but aren’tlimited to thefollowing: providing a safe, nurturing and culturallydiverse environment, physical and emotional caregiving and support,developmentally and age appropriate curriculum planningandassessments, developing and maintaining positive relationshipswith students and their parents, co-workers, center directors andfacility owners.

Additionally this person should:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED, have required hours ofrelated child care experience as a teacher, assistant teacher,aide or intern. The hours of work experience requirement isbasedon the individual’s educational background, earned degrees,credentials, and/or completed required quarter credits.Qualifications are based on Minnesota DHS Licensing’sminimumrequirements for classroom lead teachers.
• Possess or successfully complete CPR / First Aid Certification.
• Have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Developmentally AppropriatePractices in Early Childhood Education.
• Be comfortable working and participating in a team-based setting,with an ability to demonstrate flexibility while working in thechild care environment.
• Display a supportive and warm disposition and attitude whileworking with children and families.
• Be able to communicate, interact and work eff ectively andcooperatively with all people, including those from diverseethnic, educational and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate initiative, be conscientious, organized, and reliable,and provide follow-through in all areas of responsibility.
• Be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds, and work in allweather conditions.
• Be able to bend, stoop and/or sit at low levels and reach highenough to allow physical and visual contact with children, see andhear well enough to keep children safe, and engage inphysicalactivity with children.

Eureka Kids, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive review for employment without regard torace, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability,sexualorientation, marital status, military or veteran status, orany other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.