Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis·Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Toddler Teacher is responsible for the daily supervision and interaction with children while implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans. They also manage classroom documentation, maintain positive relationships with families, and coordinate with other staff members.
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Teacher - Toddler Classroom
The mission of Catholic Charities Twin Cities is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community.
Our programs for children, families, and adults serve more than 25,000 people every year. As the need for our services grows, Catholic Charities is working to adapt and respond with strategies that prevent poverty, meet basic needs in times of crisis, and create pathways to greater stability.
Join a mission-driven organization that pairs compassion with accountability and hope with action. At Catholic Charities, you’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to creating opportunity and advocating for justice. We invest in our employees through training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.
$23.00 - 25.00/hourly
Catholic Charities is seeking a self-motivated individual who is fun, child-centered, compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally aware to serve as a Toddler Teacher at its Northside Child Development Center.
They will contribute to the daily interaction and supervision of children and are responsible for supervision of classroom including the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate program for assigned groups. In the absence of the Supervisory Teacher, they may be responsible for supervision and coordination of classroom staff in assigned groups. They will maintain positive relationships with staff, children, parents, volunteers, and community.
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Adhere to all licensing and accreditation standards.
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Supervision of children at all times 3.
Provide daily programming while ensuring all areas of development.
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Assist with the coordination of lesson plans, assessments and program documentation.
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Work with children’s individual needs; meeting children where they are.
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Ensure communication with parents daily.
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Provide supervision of room and direct other staff and volunteers in the absence of supervisory teacher.
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Responsible to work where staffing is needed including working with the other age groups or classrooms.
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Responsible for promptly and accurately collecting, entering, managing and reporting of client data into systems of record.
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Other duties as assigned.
Job Classification: Regular; Full-Time; Hourly; Non-Exempt
Yes: Operating specialized machinery (additional assessment may be required)
No: Walking or standing > 2 hours/shift
No: Lifting up to 25lbs without assistance
Yes: Lifting up to 50lbs without assistance
No: Physically restraining clients
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.
Updated: 5/1/2024.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all functions that are required of the employee for this job.
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development or a related field and meet Minnesota Department of Human Services licensing requirements. At least one year of experience in center-based child care and a valid driver's license are required.
Market context
In Minnesota, teacher roles in early childhood settings are often competitive because employers look for both formal education and state licensing qualifications, along with hands-on center-based child-care experience. This role also requires a valid driver's license, which can narrow the applicant pool. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster. Before applying, confirm your Minnesota DHS licensing status and highlight your one year of center-based experience.