Infant Caregiver and Teacher Growing Explorers Learning Center - 1.0 Lake Elmo, MN Job Details Full-time $17.50 - $22.00 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Snacks provided Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Childcare Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications CPR Certification First Aid Certification Classroom experience Lesson planning Associate's degree Full Job Description Be the first teacher a child ever has The infant room is where it all starts. First smiles, first words, first wobbly steps across the rug — and the first time a little person outside their family learns that the world is a safe place to explore. That is not "just babysitting." That is the most important teaching there is, and we treat it that way. Growing Explorers Learning Center is a high-quality child care center serving children ages 6 weeks through 5 years across our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K programs. We are looking for an Infant Teacher who is warm, unhurried, and delighted by babies — someone who understands that responsive caregiving is curriculum, and who wants to be the calm, familiar face a new parent trusts on their very first day back at work. We are right in your neighborhood. Growing Explorers sits in the east metro just off the intersection of I-94 and Radio Drive/Inwood Ave. What your days look like Provide warm, responsive, one-on-one care — feeding, diapering, rocking, and comforting with genuine affection Follow each infant's individual schedule for eating and sleeping, and keep families closely in the loop Create a safe, calm, sensory-rich space for tummy time, floor play, music, books, and exploration Notice and celebrate developmental milestones, and document them for parents (your classroom iPad makes this quick) Build real trust with families — for many, you are the person who makes going back to work feel okay Keep the room clean, safe, and welcoming alongside your co-teacher What we're looking for Genuine passion for early childhood education and a love of caring for babies A nurturing, patient, and gentle presence — infants read your calm before they read anything else 1+ year of early childhood or infant classroom experience strongly preferred CDA, Associate/Bachelor's degree strongly preferred Dependable and committed — infants thrive on consistent, familiar caregivers Comfortable with the physical side of infant care: lifting babies, floor time, and being on the move CPR & First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain (we train and pay for it) Able to pass a background check and fingerprinting Available full time Still finishing your credits? If you have the heart for this work and are on your way, we still want to hear from you — we offer tuition reimbursement and professional development support to help you finish. Why teachers stay at GELC Your classroom, well stocked Beautiful classroom spaces and thoughtfully designed learning environments Ample supplies and classroom enhancements provided — you should never buy your own materials iPad in every classroom for lesson planning and family communication Diapers, wipes, formula, meals, and snacks all provided to families Indoor playroom/gym plus three fully fenced outdoor playgrounds with play structures Professional cleaning service — you care for babies, we handle the deep cleaning Your time, respected Paid prep and planning time Generous paid time off and holiday pay Flexible scheduling and a genuinely supportive workplace culture Staff lounge with TV, couch, coffee maker, microwave, and fridge — a real place to actually take your break Your future, invested in Full healthcare benefits including dental and vision Retirement plan Annual performance reviews with merit increases Professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement Free First Aid/CPR training Staff child care discounts Employee referral program Thoughtful, genuine employee appreciation — the kind you can actually feel Apply today! Come see why Growing Explorers stands out as one-of-a-kind in the field. We believe in providing high-quality experiences for our children and families and for our amazing caregivers and staff — because those two things are never separate. Questions? Call us at 651-505-GROW (651-505-4769).

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.50 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Lake Elmo, MN 55042 (Required)

Work Location:

In person