Early Childhood Education Teacher

Join our 4 Star Parent Aware Early Childhood Program. We want more teachers who are interested in educating children, strengthening families, and building a healthy community.

The ideal candidate will be able to offer translation and interpretation in English and Spanish.

Teacher Position Open

Aide Position Open

Check out what's in it for you below and then remember to apply!

We want you to be a part of Urban Ventures! We're currently running a Sign on Bonus of $1000.00 paid out in two lump sums within 120 days from your date of hire. (More details at orientation)

Benefits Our Teachers Enjoy

• Smaller Class Sizes
• Scholarships towards Early Learning Education
• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401K + matching
• Free lunch
• Room for advancement
• Field trips around the city

Work Hours

This post is for our Closing Shift 09:30am-6:00pm.

Job Summary

Urban Ventures CELC Teachers will support Lead Teachers to promote the intellectual and social development of the children, while adhering to all DHS licensing standards. Teachers provide a safe space for all children to learn, explore, and grow.

What You'll Do

Teaching and Classroom

• Engage students in highly interactive, hands-on, developmentally appropriate play-based learning activities throughout the school day
• Assist Lead Teacher with the implementation of developmentally-appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and goals of individual children
• Maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment in which children can learn and grow
• Follow daily classroom routines and procedures
• Follow all health and safety rules while supervising all children at all times
• Keep the environment and equipment safe, clean and attractive
• Work in adherence to all classroom licensing requirements under the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Chapter 9503
• Follow and comply with teaching standards and safety regulations

Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with other staff as it relates to curriculum, events, and all workings of the Cornwell Early Learning Center
• Support organizational mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies
• Participate actively with your peers through communication, collaboration, and curriculum planning
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission and sustainability of Urban Ventures
• Participate in regular staff meetings, staff training programs, supervisory sessions, and accept responsibility for aiding the development of positive team relationships as requested
• Adhere to agency policy, procedures and a professional code of ethics
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Your Requirements

• Must love working with children and have a loving and nurturing personality
• Early childhood coursework, CDA, or degree preferred
• Previous Early Childhood experience preferred
• Willing to learn and be trained
• Be reliable and have positive work ethic
• A commitment to working with children and families in a developmental setting and a sincere desire to have a meaningful effect on their lives
• Basic Computer literacy
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job (frequently lifting, carrying, and holding children and infants of 10 to 60 pounds)
• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass required state and company background checks
• Bilingual
• Able to meet Minnesota DHS Rule 3 Teacher qualifications, including yearly in-service requirements
• An understanding of and commitment to the faith-based mission and values of Urban Ventures

About Urban Ventures

Urban Ventures is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with the mission to educate children, strengthen their families, and build a healthy community. We partner with families in some the most under-resourced neighborhoods of south Minneapolis with one overarching goal-to send every youth to college or some form of post-secondary education. Urban Ventures is committed to providing a workplace which promotes diversity and inclusion.

Take a sneak peek to get to know us a bit better!

https://www.cornwellearlylearningcenter.org/

https://urbanventures.org/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance