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JOB DESCRIPTION Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities (UGMTC) is hiring an experienced teacher for the toddlers in our Child Development Center (CDC). You can make a difference! We seek a teacher who will share the love of Jesus by nurturing young children and meeting their needs with compassion and care. The Child Development Center is an early learning center for children ages 6 weeks to kindergarten. We care for children from our women s program as well as the surrounding community. The women we serve are making progress toward healing and have a high potential for growth, especially when their children receive excellent care. Our teachers have a life-changing impact on the children under their care by providing them with a safe, loving environment and teaching them new skills. Licensed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the Child Development Center fosters curiosity, creativity, independence, and self-esteem using a developmentally appropriate curriculum that enhances spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth in young children. ABOUT US Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities (UGMTC) provides emergency shelter, food, basic needs and wraparound programs for people facing homelessness, hunger and addiction in the community. Located in Saint Paul, UGMTC opened its doors in 1902 and has been feeding, sheltering and offering the hope of Jesus Christ to people in need ever since. Mission: To provide Christ-centered, life-changing pathways for all people who are experiencing homelessness, hunger and addiction. Vision: To see all men, women and children healthy, whole and successful through Jesus Christ and the transforming power of the gospel. Values: Faith, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Excellence DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES At the direction of the Lead Teacher or Program Director, carries out established CDC processes, policies, and procedures in alignment with UGMTC s mission and values. Makes independent administrative and procedural decisions and judgments within the scope of the role. Creates a welcoming and safe environment for children and their families. De-escalates and resolves issues that occur between children. Leads, instructs, and successfully interacts with children of various ages, creating a supportive and nurturing environment. Prepares and implements learning and skills development plans for the targeted population, on a weekly and/or monthly basis. Assists Lead Teacher in preparing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning opportunities that meet the spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of children according to pre-established protocols and individual needs. Understands DHS Rule 3 childcare licensing rules and completes all required related training and in-services. Instructs and monitors children in the development of proper health care and hygiene skills; as appropriate to the position, performs nutrition and hygiene procedures as necessary for children too young or otherwise unable to provide for themselves. Prepares and supervises meals and snacks for children. Communicates effectively and often with parents about the developmental progress and needs of their children.