Share Email Opening Title Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher Float – Midtown (Part-time)   About the Organization YWCA Minneapolis is a nonprofit organization founded in 1891 as a member of YWCA USA, the oldest and largest multicultural organization in the world. The mission of YWCA Minneapolis is eliminating racism, empowering women and girls, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Our vision is to be the most trusted and effective change agent in the journey to eliminate racism and sexism in our community. We are a trusted social justice organization with a 130+ year history of advocacy for women and children. More than 30,000 people in our community are served every year by YWCA Minneapolis, through award-winning programs, classes, and workshops. YWCA Minneapolis strives every day for: • Race and gender equity • Economic independence for women • Respect for diverse cultures • Children and youth who thrive • A community that is vibrant and healthy   Category Early Childhood Education   Description ***Immediate Need $250 Sign On Bonus *** JOB SUMMARY: YWCA Minneapolis is a trusted social justice organization with a 125-year history of advocacy for women and children. Serving more than 30,000 people in our community every year through award-winning programs, YWCA Minneapolis stands for a fully inclusive community in which each person is healthy and valued. Through bold and effective women’s leadership, YWCA Minneapolis promotes and sustains racial justice, gender equality, equity and human dignity. YWCA Minneapolis is the largest nonprofit provider of nationally accredited early childhood education in the state of Minnesota. Our five early learning centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and are Four Star Parent Aware rated. We offer full-time child care and education, serving infant to school-age children. We are seeking professional, passionate educators to help deliver our anti-bias curriculum and equip children for success. We offer competitive pay; excellent benefits, including health insurance; retirement; generous paid time off, free YWCA Minneapolis Health & Wellness membership; and support for continuing education and professional development in a welcoming and diverse environment. We seek candidates who: Enjoy working as a member of a team Possess a strong knowledge of and interest in early childhood development Understand the importance of education beginning at birth Are able to recognize and validate children’s thoughts and emotions Will actively engage with children and partner with parents to nurture overall child development, including social-emotional, cognitive, fine/gross motor, literacy and language, and help children build self-esteem and positive self-images Are committed to our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women and girls   Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Required: CDA plus 6 credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE) – OR – 16 credits in or related to ECE. 2080 hours in classroom experience Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to communicate effectively to parents and co-workers. Ability to plan, organizes, and prioritizes the daily routines, activities, and curriculum for the classroom children and staff. Ability to carry out responsibilities independently but also in a team setting.  Ability to serve and meet the needs of the customers (Parents, children, and co-workers) in an exceptional manner. Ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with customers to gain their trust, respect and involvement with activities.   Preferred: Certified in First Aid and CPR   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Individual must have the ability to get to and from various sites/events/meetings in the metro area on an occasional basis.   Note: YWCA Minneapolis is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)   ADDITIONAL NOTES: This job description represents the major functions but is not intended to be all-inclusive Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background/reference check.  A criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. YWCA Minneapolis requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing as a condition of employment.   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Salary Starting at $16.19   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Location Midtown YWCA Minneapolis   EOE Statement YWCA Minneapolis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.   HoursPerWk None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. 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