Open Positions

Staff Qualifications

At the Warroad Community Childcare Center, we believe that every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to learn and grow. Your support can make a significant impact on the lives of our children and families. There are several ways you can contribute.

Teachers

A childcare center teacher must be at least 18 years old and meet one of nine possible combined credential, educational and experience requirements; for example, a high school diploma with 4,160 hours experience as an assistant teacher and 24 credit hours in a child care-related area of study.

Assistant Teachers

An assistant teacher works under the supervision of a teacher, must be at least 18 years old, and meet one of nine possible combined credential, educational and experience requirements; for example, a high school diploma with 2,080 hours of experience as an aide or intern and 12 quarter credits in a child care-related area of study.

Aides

An aide carries out the child care program activities under the supervision of a teacher or assistant teacher. An aide must be at least 16; if under 18, the aide must be directly supervised by a teacher or assistant teacher at all times except when assisting with sleeping children or with toileting and diapering.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Care for children anywhere from ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.

  • Support basic care routines, including but not limited to diapering/toileting, feeding, and resting.

  • Play with and educate children through interaction, art, and activities.

  • Help the children explore outside play areas.

  • Foster and develop friendly relationships with parents through effective communication.

  • General cleaning of classrooms and common areas.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to communicate with parents, children, and other fellow employees.

  • Willing to teach children new/necessary skills.

  • Able to have fun while you work!

  • Participation in online training and CPR training requirements hosted by WCCC.

Background Checks

To protect children's safety, staff and other specified individuals having direct contact with children in care must have a background check conducted by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. This background check reviews the person's criminal record and checks for any record of maltreatment of children

Volunteers

If included in the adult/child ratio, volunteers must meet the requirements for the assigned staff positions. The director, teacher or assistant teacher must supervise volunteers who have direct contact or access to children.

Don’t have a license or other required credentials?

We can help! Here are some resources to help early childhood educators increase their levels of education and earn relevant credentials.

  • TEACH Scholarships - meant for current early childhood educators with Minnesota licensed childcare programs to pursue degrees in the field while also working.

    • Website: Your Pathway to Higher Education

    • T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships cover 85% of the cost of tuition and books for up to 18 credits per year.

    • Can be used towards an Early Childhood Certificate, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree.

  • Parent Aware & Professional Development - an online toolbox to search and register for training and track professional development activities.

    • Website: DevelopToolMN

    • You can also use it to apply for individual membership and establish a Career Lattice Step.

    • Apply for and submit documentation to earn a Parent Aware Rating.

For more information on careers with WCCC

We’re here to assist if you have any questions on the Warroad Community Childcare Center or its open positions.

Learn more and submit your resume at:

hello@warroadchildcenter.org