Teacher-Assistant, Preschool

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 Teachers to join our Preschool classroom! This position is open immediately. ****$500 Sign on bonus!****

A little bit about us:

Voted the BEST Childcare Center and BEST Preschool in Central MN 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:

• Assisting the lead teacher in daily activities such as art science music and movement.
  
• Interacting and building relationships with students parents and other teachers
• Going on field trips
• 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

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age
• 1 year experience in a child care center
• 2 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 $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!
• 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 working 8:15am-5:15pm. Kids Country is open from 6 am - 6 pm.

Interviewing now; dont wait to apply! (Please note: our initial communication may be via email. Dont forget to check your inbox!)

Kids Country Child Care & Learning Center
Located on Country Manor Campus (Door #8)
520 1st St NE Sartell MN