Organizational Overview
We are community builders co-creating enduring change toward a just society where every person has personal, social, and economic power. Our united system of programs, neighborhood centers, social enterprises, and partnerships connects individuals and their families across the region.

Position Overview

This position assists in planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children enrolled in the Pillsbury Early Education Center, builds positive relationships with parents/caregivers of the children to ensure continued enrollment and active participation, and maintains required records. Under lead teacher supervision, this position will assist in the care of toddlers and/or preschool age children, ensuring the children’s well-being and safety, care and cleaning of classroom, equipment, and supplies, as well as other duties as assigned, and the ability to carry out each duty satisfactorily. The PEEC manager retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time due to the daily needs of the center.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Strategy and Thought Leadership

Help design and implement activities to support children’s positive development.
Help create a warm, welcoming, and calm environment to support learning.
Help identify and implement process improvements for PEEC.
Maintain current training as required by DHS and for program innovation.

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Operations and Outcomes

Ensure that equipment in the classroom meets state licensing requirements in terms of quantity and quality.
Maintain a sanitized, clean and safe work environment which meets the state health department requirements.

Provide first aid for injured children and inform parents through completed incident reports.

Work with special needs coordinators and all adjunct staff to ensure all individual family service plans are carried out effectively

Provide, solicit and receive constructive feedback

People and Community Development

Ensure children’s basic needs are met

Assist children develop self-help skills which encourage independence.
Assist with development/implementation of sensory-motor development based on movement, experimentation, and exploration
Assist in the implementation of weekly lesson plans to include the following curricular areas: group time, art, science, math, music, movement, sensory, dramatic play, early literacy, story time, gross motor, and skills development encouraging child participation
Provide non-sexist, anti-biased curriculum which includes use of special events, books, puzzles, pictures, and staff role modeling
Develop/implement health awareness, such as body safety and nutrition
Coordinate with PH+T resident teaching artists to develop and deliver arts programming that is aligned with children’s developmental goals and PEEC curricula

Assess each child’s developmental level using a checklist as well as classroom observations, to record information
Supervise and participate in children’s activities guiding their behavior as needed to ensure their safety and well-being

Financial Management

Maximize use of PEEC, PH+T and PUC resources

Collect data and prepare reports for caregivers, DHS, CACFP, PUC and other stakeholders as needed

Required Skills/Experience

Meet the qualifications for Assistant Teachers as stated in Minnesota Department of Children Families and Learning, Rule 3
Knowledge of child development and ability to apply this knowledge in classroom setting

Experience and knowledge of positive guidance techniques and the use of redirection into positive behaviors
Physical and emotional stamina necessary to effectively supervise a group of children with a wide range of developmental abilities and needs
Ability to lift a child as needed
Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities/experiences for toddlers and preschool children
Knowledge of Minnesota's Childcare Licensing Requirements, Rule 3, Parent Aware/ NAEYC

Knowledge of health and safety precautions, sanitation/cleaning techniques, and emergency response
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work respectfully and communicate effectively with different cultures, groups, and languages

Desired Attributes

Passion for what’s possible
Clear sense of personal purpose
Commitment to social justice
Creative problem-solver
Skilled communicator and motivator
Commitment to dismantling oppressive systems including but not limited to racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism, and colonialism

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pillsbury United Communities is intentional about its responsibility of maintaining an equitable environment that is inclusive and welcoming. We hire, support, and promote talented individuals using a process that is fair and equitable to all that apply. We believe differences such as age, race, culture, ability, and sexual orientation are valuable and an asset to our organization, and employees are protected from reprisal.

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