Classroom Aide

Redeemer Health Care Center, a Cassia senior community, is hiring a Classroom Aide to join Grandma's House Children's Center in Minneapolis! Do you enjoy working with young children and creating a fun, nurturing environment where they can learn and grow? Are you looking for a unique opportunity to make a difference through meaningful relationships with both children and older adults? Then we want you to join our compassionate team at Grandma's House!

As a Classroom Aide at Grandma's House, you'll help create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old. You'll support children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development while helping facilitate daily activities, creative learning experiences, and special intergenerational interactions with the residents of Redeemer. The ideal candidate is creative, flexible, and passionate about working with children and building meaningful connections across generations.

Position Type: Part-Time

Available Schedule:
Approximately 6–9 hours per week (2–3 afternoons per week) with additional substitute opportunities, likely 20–30 hours per month.

Wage: $16.37 / hour

Center Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:15 AM – 5:30 PM

Location: 625 W 31st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Classroom Aide Responsibilities:

• Monitor and support the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being of children.
• Support each child's individual needs, interests, and development while encouraging collaborative and creative group activities.
• Help maintain an organized, safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with families.
• Participate in daily activities and learning experiences that encourage children's growth and development.
• Build nurturing relationships with children and Redeemer residents through intergenerational activities and interactions.
• Provide attentive supervision and ensure children's safety throughout the day.

• Respect for children and their individual potential.
• Knowledge of children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical developmental stages.
• Associate or bachelor's degree and/or experience working with young children preferred.
• Ability to work with children, parents, colleagues, and residents from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Commitment to supporting intergenerational relationships and activities.
• Flexibility, confidence, and a sense of humor.
• Creative and joyful approach to learning and teaching.
• Ability to complete a background check, Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, and other required Minnesota DHS training.

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for eligible Full-Time Employees
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Employee Discount Program
• Pet Insurance
• Metropass – discounted bus pass
• Conveniently located on the bus line for an easy commute
• Off-street parking

About Us:
Grandma's House Children's Center, located within Redeemer Health Care Center, is a Christian early childhood education and child care program serving children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. Our family-centered program provides a cozy, homelike atmosphere with small class sizes, caring teachers, and plenty of opportunities for learning through play, creativity, and exploration. What makes Grandma's House special is our intergenerational approach to child care. Through regularly scheduled activities, children build meaningful friendships with the grandmas and grandpas who call Redeemer home. Whether reading stories, creating crafts, playing games, or simply sharing conversations, these interactions create special memories and connections across generations.

As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers.
To learn more, visit our website: https://www.redeemerhealthcarecenter.org/childrens-day-care/

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that brings generations together and truly makes a difference!

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Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

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