Teacher Aide

Job Overview:

Kid Zone Early Learning Center is seeking a dedicated Teacher's Aide to join our Hopkins (MN) based team. Established in 1989 as a non-profit organization, we have a rich history of educators and families working together to create a community focused on learning and healthy living. Our educational philosophy is centered on The Creative Curriculum, a play-based learning curriculum that allows teachers and children to explore and pursue their unique interests. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students and contribute to their educational development.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to plan and implement fun and interesting educational activities using the Creative Curriculum
• Interact with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
• Support children to learn and think creatively, solve problems independently, and to respect themselves and others
• Assist in developing culturally appropriate programs and integrate DEI activities into weekly lesson plans as appropriate
• Maintain established routines, provide positive guidance and build children’s self-esteem
• Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child’s progress
• Establish a warm and receptive environment in the classroom
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to maintain assessment records and observations using the Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment

What you'll need:

• No Education requirement
• No Experience required, but some preferred
• An aide must be at least 16 years old (an aide who is under 18 years old must be directly supervised by a teacher or assistant teacher at all times except when the aide is assisting with the supervision of sleeping children or assisting children with washing, toileting, and diapering)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally
• Report to work as scheduled and on time
• Ability to work with flexibility, efficiency and enthusiasm, both individually and as part of a team in a high-demand environment
• Love working outdoors and the willingness to work in various weather conditions

What you'll gain:

• Paid Professional Development Days
• Paid In-Service Training
• Organic Meals
• Childcare
• Lower Teacher/Child Ratio
• Monthly Bonus Eligibility
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k Program with Match
• Paid Time Off for Vacation or Sick
• 17 Holidays (including winter break)

To apply:

Please submit your resume. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more of your passion for early childhood education.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

School type:

• Public school

Ability to Relocate:

• Hopkins, MN 55343: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person