Job description

Growing Explorers Learning Center is rapidly GROWING! We provide high-quality care and education to children ages 0-5 (Infants, Toddlers, Preschool & Pre-K).

We are hiring dedicated Lead Teachers to join our team! We provide a fun, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Full time and Part time positions available. Apply to join our team!

Responsibilities of Growing Explorers Teachers:

Take ownership over your classroom
Ensure that it is clean, safe, and ready for children to learn and play everyday Plan, prepare, and implement lesson plans and curriculum activities using the Creative Curriculum
Foster a fun, play-based learning environment in your classroom
Observe and record the developmental progress of each child
Be a model of appropriate and respectful behavior Uphold all personnel policies in the GELC Staff Handbook
Follow all MN State Licensing Rules and Statutes for licensed child care centers Complete general classroom cleaning duties as needed
Assist each child in meeting their physical needs (bottle feeding, diaper changing, potty training etc.)
Provide 1st Aid/CPR and handle bodily fluids as necessary; follow all emergency plans
Complete all duties necessary to ensure the success of the center and all programs

Qualifications:

Must successfully pass MN State DHS Background Check and Fingerprints Early Childhood Education classroom experience (strongly preferred)
1st Aid/CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Current CDA (Child Development Associate) credential OR Associate or Bachelor degree relevant to the field
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and ability to work indoors and outdoors
Must be able to physically bend, lift, stand on feet, and move 90% of the day Must be able to ensure active supervision of children by sight and sound at all times, assuming low postures at child’s level if needed
Excellent communication skills and customer service; able to read, write, and speak English
Possess a love for children and teaching; build positive relationships with families and coworkers
Ability to use basic computer skills
Must be eligible to work in the United States

Benefits of Growing Explorers Staff Members:
Health Care Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision - Full time employees)
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Child Care tuition discounts
Annual Training provided in center
Dedicated Staff Lounge Room
State-of-the-art Facility and Classrooms
Weekly Prep time
Large Indoor Playroom
Professional Cleaning Service
Friendly and supportive workplace culture

Growing Explorers Learning Center is an Equal Opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, creed, national origin, martial or veteran status or the presence of handicaps or disabilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Daily health screenings of all individuals including temperature checks throughout the day. Professional cleaning service after hours to deep clean the building.

Work Location: In person

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