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POSITION: Child Care Assistant Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Child Care Center

HOURS: 40 hours per week/Non-Exempt
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

UNION: Yes

UNION NAME: SEIU Local 113

WAGE RANGE: $19.77 - $29.91

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting the teacher with the education and care services offered through CCM Health’s Child Care Center. This person will assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate lessons for cognitive, physical, and social emotional development; provide day-to-day care, and observe, assess, and document developmental milestones of children in their care.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Must fulfill DHS Rule 3 Assistant teacher education and experience requirements as follows:
  • High school diploma or commissioner of education-selected high school equivalency certification plus 2,080 hours worked as an aide or student intern OR
  • Minnesota license as a family day care or group family day care provider plus 2,080 hours worked as a licensed family day care or group family day care provider OR
  • Diploma from Association Montessori Internationale or preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certificate from the American Montessori Society plus 520 hours worked as an aide or student intern OR
  • Minnesota technical institute certificate as a Child Development Assistant plus 520 hours worked as an aide or student intern OR
  • Two years full-time postsecondary education from a college or university plus 1,040 hours worked as an aide or student intern OR
  • Child Development Associate credential, center based or for family day care, from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition OR
  • Baccalaureate degree in any field from an accredited college or university OR
  • Certificate or credential for a two-year program in child development or early childhood education at a Minnesota community college or technical college OR
  • License from the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning for Prekindergarten Associate

SKILL(S):

• Possess a deep love for children and a strong commitment to building positive relationships with families and the community
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Must be creative, enthusiastic and have a high energy level
• Proven ability to work collaboratively
• Decisive, patient, and understanding
• Keen attention to detail
• Superior organizational skills
• Knowledge of child care regulations
• Ability to care for several children at once
• Ability to prepare, cook, serve and clean-up meals served to the children
• Must adapt well to change and be a quick learner with the ability to make changes in the daycare schedule as needed
• Ability to take direction and coaching in order to provide the highest quality of care

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with children ranging in ages from 0-6.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 26 days per year
• Single Health Insurance premium paid in full
• Affordable Family Health Insurance premiums
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Public Employee Retirement Association of MN (PERA)
• On-site Child Care Center
• Wellness Center Membership discount

CCM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

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