Country Manor·Brainerd, Minnesota
The Assistant Teacher creates a safe and nurturing classroom environment by developing age-appropriate lesson plans and guiding daily activities. Responsibilities include assisting lead teachers, interacting with parents, and supporting children's social, emotional, and physical growth.
Join Our Brand-New Kids Crest Team in Brainerd!
Teachers—and future teachers—are you passionate about helping children learn, grow, and have fun? Kids Crest of Country Manor is looking for enthusiastic, caring Lead Teachers to help us open our brand-new childcare center at Pinecrest in Brainerd! Positions start in August with grand opening in September 2026.
Kids Crest builds on the success of Kids Country Child Care and Learning Center, voted Central Minnesota’s Best Childcare Center and Best Preschool. Our new center will feature five age-specific classrooms and outdoor play areas, providing plenty of room for children to explore, learn, and make every day unique.
As part of the Pinecrest campus, Kids Crest offers something especially meaningful: opportunities for children and seniors to build relationships through intergenerational activities and special visits. Teachers can also take their classrooms throughout the campus for a change of scenery and participate in community events and creative learning experiences.
As an Assistant Teacher, you will create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where every child feels valued. You’ll develop age-appropriate lesson plans, guide classroom activities, collaborate with assistant teachers, and help children build the skills and confidence they need for future success.
At Country Manor, we build careers, shape futures, create communities where people thrive, and enrich lives for generations to come. Join us from the beginning and help create an exceptional childcare community for Brainerd-area children and families!
Opening and preparing the center each morning in preparation for the students Assisting with lunch breaks in the infant and preschool rooms Subbing for absent teachers in all classrooms as needed Interacting and building relationships with students, parents, and other teachers Assisting the lead teacher in daily activities such as art, science, music, and movement. Creating and leading a supportive, nurturing learning environment Teaching children how to interact with the world around them Encouraging children to grow and develop social, emotional, and physical skills Teaching younger children basic skills such as color, shape, numbers, and letter recognition
18+ years of age 1+ years experience in a child care center 1+ year of full-time college credits in Education or a related field; or be working towards a degree in Education Meets the requirements under MN Rule 3 to be an Assistant Teacher CPR/First Aid Certified, or willing to become certified Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children and families
& Perks: Extended lunch breaks No work on weekends or major holidays Robust benefits package (PTO, ESST (earned sick and safe time), medical/dental/vision & more) available to new employees after just one hour worked 401k with employer match Employee discount for Kids Crest
00 am - 6:00 pm. Interviewing now; don't wait to apply! (Please note: our initial communication may be via email. Don't forget to check your inbox!) ________________________ Kids Crest Child Care & Learning Center Coming Soon in Brainerd, MN https://www.pinecrestofcountrymanor.org/ https://www.kidscrest.me/
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Candidates must be at least 18 years old with over one year of experience in a childcare center. Requirements include one year of college credits in Education or a related field and compliance with MN Rule 3.
Market context
In Minnesota, teaching assistant openings are commonly driven by school staffing needs and student support demands, especially for candidates who can meet state or accreditation education and experience requirements. These roles can be competitive because schools look for dependable, energetic people who can actively support children indoors and outdoors while handling physical activity. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and highlight child-focused experience in your application.
