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Form of workJob Type
Full-time
Description
About us:
People Serving People is the largest and most comprehensive emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Minnesota and a dedicated leader in homeless prevention. If you want to help transform communities and see families thrive, then People Serving People is the place for you.
What do we need?
The Assistant Toddler Teacher works with the Lead Toddler Teacher to provide a warm, loving atmosphere and classroom based on a philosophy of trauma-informed principles and goals. The Assistant Toddler Teacher works with the Lead Toddler Teacher to support the academic and social development of children ages 18 months - 35 months and their parents at People Serving People. Must be able to work and plan in a team setting, with patience, enthusiasm, and respect for children, parents, and fellow staff. Must have a working knowledge of early childhood development.
Responsibilities for Assistant Toddler Teacher:
- Encourages children's social, academic, and developmental skills
- Welcomes, talks, and meets with parents as needed
- Observe and report on the well-being of children
- Understands the impact of stress and trauma on children in a shelter setting
- Maintains a clean classroom by organizing, cleaning, and sanitizing daily
- Completes classroom planning and facilitation of age-appropriate curriculum
- Builds on the trauma-informed framework developed in the classrooms
- Implements sensory integration in the classroom in collaboration with the assistant teacher
- Completes 24 hours of in-service training per year
Pay and Benefits for Assistant Toddler Teacher:
- Pay $20.80/hr
- The schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k)
- 27 days of PTO per year
- Reduced cost parking or metro pass
- Reduced childcare rates
- Free lunch every day
- The chance to make a real difference in the community
Requirements
Requirements for Assistant Toddler Teacher:
- BA or BS in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Child Development or related OR CDA credential, Child Care Specialist Certificate, or Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate required. OR 4 years of early childhood experience with 24 quarter credits related to Child Development
- 2 or more years serving multicultural, socially diverse populations preferred
- First Aid and CPR certified or willing to be certified within the first 90 days of work
- Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs
Salary Description
$20.80
