Children's Country Day School is a nurturing, farm and nature-based preschool fostering a love of learning, respect for others, and a positive self-concept. We are situated on a 7-acre model farm, overlooking picturesque St. Paul. Children's Country Day School has been providing quality early childhood education for over 50 years.
We are looking to add a high-quality Lead Toddler Teacher to our team.
This staff member would work collaboratively with a co-lead teacher paired with the same group of students (ages 16-23 months or 24-30 months) for the entire school year.
The ideal candidate:
· Enjoys working with toddler-aged children and excels at creating positive relationships with the students
· Has the ability to view children’s unwanted behaviors as opportunities for growth
· Has strong age-appropriate behavior management skills
· Excels at creating a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students
· Can multi-task and demonstrates flexibility as an employee
· Can create engaging, age-appropriate curriculum for toddler students
· Has good time management skills and is reliable in attendance
· Works well with co-workers and exhibits positive communication skills
· Is comfortable with taking feedback and has a willingness to learn new things
· Enjoys spending time outdoors in every season
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
· Creating a safe and loving environment for the students
· Caring for children’s basic needs and supporting them with diapering, snacks/meals, naptime and more
· Communicating daily with parents, sharing specific highlights of each student’s day
· Creating weekly lesson plans taking place both indoors and outdoors
· Conducting parent-teacher conferences twice per year
· Selecting classroom materials for the indoor learning centers
· Supporting children through various social situations and providing guidance for behavior management as needed
· Conducting student observation and assessment
Applicants must be Rule 3 Teacher or Assistant Teacher qualified. See requirements at https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/9503/ Must be able to occasionally lift children 50+ pounds and be able to bend, crawl, kneel and crouch when interacting with the children.
This position would be for 40 hours per week. The employee would be eligible for a generous health and dental insurance plan in addition to a matching Simple IRA retirement plan. Our teachers receive excellent support and opportunities for professional growth. We offer competitive pay based on education and experience. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. Start date is August 27, 2024. Resumes can be e-mailed to laura@childrenscountryday.org . www.childrenscountryday.org
