Childcare Teacher at " Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities" – Mpls, Minnesota

Title: Childcare Teacher
Job Category: Health/ Human Services
Requisition Number: TEACH002200
Job Type: Part-Time
Mpls, MN, 55414, United States

Description

Who We Are

FamilyWise has been keeping children safe and helping families lead stable, healthy and productive lives since 1976. Our programs help families build resiliency, identify and harness their strengths, and connect to other resources. We promote individual and community-led actions that enhance supports for children, parents, and families across Minnesota.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our mission is to strengthen families by promoting the safety, stability, and wellbeing of children, and our vision is for a world where every child thrives. As a multi-service, multi-cultural agency, FamilyWise focuses on nurturing children, families, and communities through culturally competent services. Our staff reflect the communities we serve through shared lived experiences and cultural background, and many can provide services in languages other than English. Our programs focus on natural supports, experiential learning, education, and a therapeutic approach with expertise in trauma-effective care.

Wages

$20 per hour

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Nine paid holidays and three floating holidays
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), and options for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• FWS sponsors a retirement plan with 3% employer match and immediate vesting

Because FamilyWise is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary’s University, FamilyWise employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits at St. Mary’s University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

Schedule

This position is in-person and part-time (25 hours per week). The hours of childcare are 7am-6pm so flexibility in scheduling is needed.

Job Summary

FamilyWise is hiring a Childcare Teacher to lead classroom activities, supports children’s development, and creates a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment. This role is responsible for lesson planning, developmental assessments, and building strong relationships with both children and their families, while guiding Aides in daily classroom operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement weekly or biweekly lesson plans aligned with Creative Curriculum.
• Assess children’s development and tailor activities to meet individual needs.
• Provide engaging, developmentally appropriate activities (indoor and outdoor).
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children at all times.
• Follow all Rule 3 licensing regulations.
• Maintain current required trainings (CPR/First Aid, SIDS/AHT, curriculum and assessment training).
• Build positive relationships with families through daily communication and conferences.
• Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
• Promote healthy habits, including nutrition and personal hygiene.
• Provide guidance and support to Teacher Aides in classroom activities.
• Complete daily documentation (health checks, reports, meal counts, inspection checklists).
• Conduct quarterly Creative Curriculum assessments.
• Partner with Child Development Specialists to hold family conferences.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the classroom.

Who You Are

• You meet Rule 3 licensing requirements for education and experience.
• You have experience working with children and understand early childhood development.
• You’re comfortable working with culturally and racially diverse communities, including families facing economic challenges.
• You stay organized and can manage multiple responsibilities without losing track of details.
• You communicate professionally and value strong customer service.
• You handle conflict with patience, clarity, and good judgment.
• You’re comfortable using basic computer programs like Microsoft Office.
• You build positive relationships with coworkers and contribute to a team-focused environment.
• You can work independently while also collaborating effectively with others.
• You understand the scope of your role and exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
• You speak more than one language (a plus, not required).
• Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet FamilyWise’s driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit (not applicable for new hires living out of state).

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of FamilyWise Services. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history (justice-impacted status), housing or homelessness status, height, or weight.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

FamilyWise Services participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you’re authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify’s official poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf. See E-Verify’s Right to Work poster at https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf.

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