Child Development Center Toddler Teacher

JOB TITLE:
Child Development Center Toddler Teacher

JOB TYPE: Full-time

PAY RATE: $21.10 - $23.55 per hour

BONUS: $750 upon hire; $750 after 6 months of employment

SCHEDULE:

• Day Shift
• 9 a.m.
  
  - 5:30 p.m.
• Monday to Friday

LOCATION: On-site in downtown Saint Paul, MN.

PHYSICAL SETTING: Child Development Center

Job Description

The Child Development Center at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities cares for children ages 6 weeks to kindergarten. We care for children from our women’s program and the surrounding community. Our teachers have a life-changing impact on the children under their care by providing them with a safe environment, teaching them new skills and the showing them the love of Jesus!

You can make a difference! Our Child Development Center fosters curiosity, creativity, independence, and self-esteem using Creative Curriculum, which enhances spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth in young children. Our high-quality program is NAEYC accredited!

Duties And Responsibilities

• At the direction of the Lead Teacher or Program Director, carries out established CDC processes, policies, and procedures in alignment with UGMTC’s mission and values.
• Makes independent administrative and procedural decisions and judgments within the scope of the role.
• Creates a welcoming and safe environment for children and their families. De-escalates and resolves issues that occur between children.
• Leads, instructs, and successfully interacts with children of various ages, creating a supportive and nurturing environment.
• Prepares and implements learning and skills development plans for the targeted population, on a weekly and/or monthly basis.
• Assists Lead Teacher in preparing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning opportunities that meet the spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of children according to pre-established protocols and individual needs.
• Understands DHS Rule 3 childcare licensing rules and completes all required related training and in-services.
• Instructs and monitors children in the development of proper health care and hygiene skills; as appropriate to the position, performs nutrition and hygiene procedures as necessary for children too young or otherwise unable to provide for themselves.
• Prepares and supervises meals and snacks for children.
• Communicates effectively and often with parents about the developmental progress and needs of their children.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must meet the required combination of hours worked with children and education experience to meet teacher qualifications as designated by DHS Rule 3.  to see if you qualify: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• License from the Minnesota Department of Education for prekindergarten/nursery or for elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement preferred.
• Experience working with children with special needs, learning disabilities and IEPs preferred.
• CPR Certification required within 90 days of hire date.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred).
• U.S. work authorization (Required)

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 40 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
• Work requires pushing, pulling, reaching, crouching, stooping, walking, twisting, carrying, and other physical activities.

BENEFITS:

• Childcare discount for employees
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities (UGMTC) serves those experiencing hunger, homelessness and addiction in our community. We provide Christ-centered, discipleship-oriented pathways and programs that restore dignity and wholeness to our guests and residents.
Our mission is changing lives
, and we want you to join us! Learn more about us .

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian organization. Employees must understand and fully support the Mission’s Statement of Faith and adhere to the Mission’s Employee Handbook policy manual and guidelines set forth by the organization.