Teachers (and future teachers!)– Do you enjoy doing arts and crafts? Playing with children? Want a fun work environment? We have the perfect job for you!

Kids Country is currently in search of full-time Assistant Teacher to join our center!

A little bit about us:

Voted the BEST Childcare Center and BEST Preschool in Central MN in 2022, Kids Country Child Care and Learning Center is a value-guided center that cares for children ages 6 weeks through 11 years old, catering to the individual needs of each different age group by providing separate classrooms, playgrounds, and programming.

Kids Country is located on Country Manor Campus, a 25-acre healthcare campus that is primarily devoted to caring for seniors in Sartell, MN. With five age-specific classrooms, a large indoor recreational gym, outdoor play areas, and Val Smith park right across the street - there is plenty of space to explore and make everyday fun and unique!

Additionally, being part of a large campus-style setting provides special opportunities for both teachers and students. Teachers are able to take their classrooms throughout the building for a change of scenery, and participate in special weekly visits with our senior living communities in intergenerational programming. Kids Country also participates in campus events like the annual Fourth of July parade!

Our ideal candidate is someone who is outgoing, self-motivated, and passionate about teaching and providing an exceptional environment for children to learn, grow, and have fun! Kids Country Teachers have a great impact on preparing students for their future success in school and life!

What your days will look like as an Assistant Teacher at Kids Country:

• Opening and preparing the center each morning in preparation for the students

• Assisting with lunch breaks in the infant and preschool rooms

• Subbing for absent teachers in all classrooms as needed

• Interacting and building relationships with students, parents, and other teachers

• Assisting the lead teacher in daily activities such as art, science, music and movement.

• Creating and leading a supportive, nurturing learning environment

• Teaching children how to interact with the world around them

• Encouraging children to grow and develop social, emotional, and physical skills

• Teaching younger children basic skills such as color, shape, numbers, and letter recognition

  Qualifications:

• 18+ years of age

• 1+ year experience in a child care center

• 1+ year of full-time college credits in Education or a related field; or be working towards a degree in Education

• Meets the requirements under MN Rule 3 to be an Assistant Teacher

• CPR/First Aid Certified, or willing to become certified

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children and families

  Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive pay. Our Assistant Teachers/Openers start at $15/hour.

• Extended lunch breaks

• No work on weekends or major holidays (major holidays are paid)

• Robust benefits package (vacation and sick pay, medical/dental/vision & more)

• 401k with employer match

• Employee discount for Kids Country

• Corporate perks card with discounts to local businesses

• Convenient on-site amenities for staff to use (store, pharmacy, quick clinic & more)

• Longevity bonuses

• Tremendous growth potential, with the opportunity to gain experience and advance to Lead Teacher

This is a full-time M-F position. Set hours for the opener position is 5:45 am to 2:45 pm. Kids Country is open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Interviewing now; don't wait to apply! (Please note: our initial communication may be via email. Don't forget to check your inbox!)

Kids Country Child Care & Learning Center

Located on Country Manor Campus (Door #8)

520 1st St NE, Sartell, MN

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