Toddler Teacher

Job Description

We are seeking a loving dedicated teacher to inspire and nurture our toddler age children.

Shepherd's Care is a Christian Childcare Center located in Maple Grove, this teaching position requires you to implement the curriculum as well as provide a warm and nurturing environment for children to meet their physical, mental, spiritual, social and emotional needs. Responsible for performing duties in accordance with policies and procedures. Must be pleasant, respectful, and courteous to all children, families, visitors and fellow employees at all times.

• * BA degree in any field (with college credits that meet licensing requirements for Education or Education related content) OR
• * CDA credential OR
• * AA in Early Childhood Education

• * Early Childhood Infant to Pre-K experience (preferred)

• * CPR Certification or willingness to obtain
• * First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

• Loves working and playing with children
• Develop positive relationships with children and families
• Ability to anticipate and diffuse problems and disruptive situations
• Implements daily lesson plans and classroom activities
• Helps with necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds
• Works effectively in a team
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in activity, priorities, and/or work schedules
• Supervises a classroom of children and gives direction to the aide as needed
• Ability to exercise patience at all times
• Ability to communicate sensitive information

Must be physically able to use a tablet with basic proficiency

Must be able to get up and down off the floor, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and

engage in activity with children

Be able to communicate with children and their parents in English

Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work

Shepherd's Care is a ministry of Shepherd of the Grove Lutheran Church, Maple Grove.