Job description

Teachers provide a safe space for all children to learn, explore, and grow.

Our Early Learning Teachers support Lead Teachers to promote the intellectual and social development of the children, while adhering to all DHS licensing standards.

Our Center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m Monday through Friday. You will work during these hours.

About the Program

Cornwell Early Learning Center (CELC), is an expansion of our cradle-to-career pipeline, the Cornwell ELC will provide families with the highest level of early childhood education, working in partnership with other Urban Ventures programs to ensure that every child is prepared to enter kindergarten ready to succeed…the first step toward success in school and in life!

Specific Responsibilities

· Engage students in highly interactive, hands-on, developmentally appropriate play-based learning activities throughout the school day

· Assist Lead Teacher with the implementation of developmentally-appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and goals of individual children

· Engage and communicate with individual children during the activities and routines

· Follow daily classroom routines and procedures

· Follow all health and safety rules while supervising all children at all times

· Use a variety of activities and play (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities etc.) to motivate and stimulate children’s abilities

· Work in adherence to all classroom licensing requirements under the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Chapter 9503

· Work collaboratively with other staff as it relates to curriculum, events, and all workings of the Cornwell Early Learning Cent

· Participate in regular staff meetings, staff training programs, supervisory sessions, and accept responsibility for aiding the development of positive team relationships as requested

· Adhere to agency policy, procedures and a professional code of ethics

· Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

· Must love working with children and have a loving and nurturing personality

· Early childhood coursework, CDA, or degree preferred

· Able to meet Minnesota DHS Rule 3 Teacher qualifications, including yearly in-service requirements

· Willing to learn and be trained

· Computer literacy required

· Ability to meet physical demands of the job (frequently lifting, carrying, and holding children and infants of 10 to 60 pounds)

· Possess a valid driver’s license

· Be reliable and have positive work ethic

· At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED

· Ability to pass required state and company background checks

· An understanding of and commitment to the faith-based mission and values of Urban Ventures

About Urban Ventures

Urban Ventures is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with the mission to educate children, strengthen their families, and build a healthy community. We partner with families in some the most under-resourced neighborhoods of south Minneapolis with one overarching goal–to send every youth to college or some form of post-secondary education. Urban Ventures is committed to providing a workplace which promotes diversity and inclusion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55408: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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