Preschool Teacher St. Andrew's Lutheran Church - 4.7 Mahtomedi, MN Job Details Part-time | Full-time $20 - $22 an hour 5 days ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications CPR Certification Teaching religious studies High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Working with students Classroom Teaching Early Childhood Education Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Spiritual well-being Full Job Description St. Andrew's Preschool in Mahtomedi, a ministry of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, is currently seeking a fun-loving, caring, compassionate, and energetic full-time Preschool Teacher to work with our 3 and 4 year old students. The schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Evening availability may be required very rarely for special events. Why is it better to work at St. Andrew's? Caring, competent, and compassionate center leadership! Supportive Christian environment with other educators who are passionate about their jobs! Well established program with low staff turnover which is also part of a larger organization (St. Andrew's Lutheran Church is one of the largest ELCA churches in the country!) Great families and kids!

SEPARATE

paid vacation and paid sick time accruals! Comprehensive benefit package Generous paid holidays - Closed all major holidays AND closed between Christmas and New Years and you will be PAID!

Essential Responsibilities:

Lead classroom activities and instruction; Strive to always meet the educational and spiritual needs of the children while always maintaining a safe environment Plan and conduct daily group times Team plan curriculum to include developmentally appropriate activities to meet individual and group goals Assist children with diapering or toileting needs as appropriate Evaluate curriculum with other staff members Conduct parent conferences Communicate and interact with parents on a daily basis Attend and assist in planning for family events Assume responsibility for maintaining classroom cleanliness, arrangement, appearance, materials, supplies, and equipment Maintain necessary reports pertaining to the children and DHS licensing Attend meetings, conferences, and classes of professional organizations appropriate for early childhood education

Minimum Requirements:

•Must be "Teacher Qualified" or at least "Assistant Teacher Qualified" according to MN DHS Rule 3 Guidelines•Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field strongly preferred Must be comfortable and knowledgeable teaching curriculum based on the Christian Faith/Lutheran Theology at an age appropriate level Ability to relate warmly to children and parents Ability to function in a Christ-centered family/child oriented program with initiative, creativity, and energy Current CPR and First Aid Certification Evidence of continued professional development

Physical Requirements:

(with or without reasonable accommodation) Ability to lift up to 35lbs. Walking and running in all types of weather; kneeling, bending, and stooping as needed. Stamina to keep pace with active children. Ability to sing, clap, assist with arts & crafts and other activities typical of a preschool learning environment. Ability to speak clearly, listen, and engage with young children Reports to:

Preschool Administrator Application Instructions:

Please submit resume and brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in working at St. Andrew's Preschool. St. Andrew's Lutheran Church/St. Andrew's Preschool is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race and traits associated with race (including but not limited to hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locs and twists), color, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you Teacher Qualified according to MN DHS Rule 3 Guidelines?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person