Lead Toddler Teacher at a Farm Preschool

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).

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

Exhibits an awareness of licensing requirements

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.

Applicants must be available between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week. Most staff work an 8 hour day within that timeframe.

The employee would be eligible for sick and vacation time, paid lunches, 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 flexible. Resumes can be e-mailed to laura@childrenscountryday.org . www.childrenscountryday.org