Assistant Preschool Teacher Job Opening

Assistant Preschool Teacher

New Horizon Academy

Maple Grove, Minnesota
$14.20 - $21.00 an hour
Category: Assistant Teacher

All employees are expected to provide a warm, nurturing, safe, and loving environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected.

For a position as an assistant teacher we are looking for someone who...

  • Has had previous experience working with young children in a related field.
  • Has completed some college credits in Education or a closely related field.
  • Offer consistent support to the students and lead teacher in the classroom.
  • Takes pride in assisting in the development and implementation of an age appropriate curriculum.
  • Is self-motivated, self-directed, creative reliable and trustworthy.
  • Communicates with passion and professionalism with children, parents, and coworkers.
  • Desires the opportunity to build a career with a Minnesota based, growing company!
  • Has completed college credits in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.

Qualification:

  • Must pass the Applicant Background Study required by the Department of Human Services.
  • Must have documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
  • Must meet the qualifications of an assistant teacher as defined under the Department of Human Services' Rule 3 requirements.
    • Qualifying college credits required and previous experience preferred.
  • Must have the physical abilities to perform the following job duties:
    • to hear the conversational voice with or without a hearing aid
    • to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses
    • to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
    • to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
    • to use arms, hands, legs, and feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job, including evacuation of the building during emergencies.

We offer a suite of benefits including...

  • a fun, professional work environment
  • 401K
  • Health, dental and life insurance
  • Child care discounts
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Continued Education Training

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary or desired. E.O.E.


We are currently accepting applications for an Assistant Preschool Teacher at our Nationally Accredited Maple Grove location. Candidates MUST meet MN Rule3 qualification for Assistant Teacher and be able to provide college transcripts! Idieal canidate will be reliable, work well as part of a team, and have a passion for early childhood education.