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City/State: St Louis Park, Minnesota
Categories: Support & Facility Services
Shift: Ebenezer
Job Status: day
Req ID: 144971
Pay Range: Ebenezer
Job Overview
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children while embracing a community-centered approach? At TowerLight Childcare and Senior Living, we believe in the profound impact of fostering intergenerational connections, where meaningful relationships between children and older adults flourish. Located in historic St. Louis Park, Minnesota, just 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and near public transportation, our community features 115 beautifully designed Independent Living Apartments, innovative Assisted Living Apartments, cutting-edge Memory Care and Enhanced Care Suites, and an intergenerational daycare.
We empower early childhood educators—the heart of our community—to thrive in a workplace that values and supports them. This includes ongoing training and resources to navigate challenging behaviors effectively, excellent working conditions with state-of-the-art facilities designed for teaching and inspiring young minds, and flexible scheduling options tailored to meet the needs of our teachers. At TowerLight, we invest in educators, offering professional development opportunities and fostering a culture that truly values their contributions. Together, we are committed to creating a supportive, joyful, and innovative environment where educators can thrive.
We are looking for an Assistant Child Care Teacher to support Towerlight's Intergenerational Child Care program by caring for and teaching young children in their assigned age group. Early Education Assistants will teach, plan, and organize childcare program activities to ensure that the program provides the highest quality childcare available.
This position includes:
80 hours per two weeks ; Monday- Friday (flexible)
Fully Benefit Eligible (including medical insurance, PTO and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement match, and discounted child care!)
When you come to work at Ebenezer, we promise to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others. Named as a Star Tribune Top Workplace for the 12th time, Ebenezer is Minnesota’s largest senior living organization with over 100 years of excellent service, and we’re growing at an unprecedented rate!
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Implementing developmentally age appropriate curriculum
Maintaining a child friendly and orderly classroom
Implementing effective guidance and support strategies
Coordinate and contribute to the teaching team
Supervises health, safety, and overall well being of children at all times
Participates in program areas such as intergeneration activities
Maintaining certification in Pediatric First Aid, CPR, SUIDS/AHT.
Minimum Education
High school degree- Child Development or Teacher qualified under Minnesota 9503.0032
Other License/Certification/Registration: List –
· Current Pediatric CPR from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross;
must be obtained within 90-days of hire.
Preferred Education
Two years full time post-secondary education with 9 quarter or 6 semester early childhood/child psychology or related field coursework.
Must meet Department of Human Services Rule 3 assistant teacher qualifications
Benefit Overview
Ebenezer offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status