Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of children's social, emotional, cognitive and
physical developmental stages
- Experience working with children aged 3 months to 4 years
- Ability to work with children, parents and colleagues from
diverse backgrounds, interests and experiences along with a
commitment to equity and pluralism
- Passion for learning and professional growth
- Collaborative working style
- Flexibility, confidence and a sense of humor
- Creative, joyful approach to learning and teaching
Working Conditions:
- Part of each day is spent outside
Physical Requirements:
Position involves lifting, bending, squatting, reaching and
pushing. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to get up and
down to the floor numerous times throughout the day. Will need to be
able to react quickly to certain situations.
Disclaimer:
The information contained herein is not intended to be an
all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job,
nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and
abilities required to do the job. The duties and responsibilities in
this job description may be subject to change at any time due to
reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Mission:
The mission of The Blake School child care (the Cub House) is to
provide high-quality child care for children 3 months to 4 years old
whose parents/guardians work at Blake. Our core values— respect,
love of learning, integrity, courage and a commitment to
pluralism—are fostered through thoughtful and respectful care, a
play-based, emergent curriculum and a child-centered learning environment.
Please send resume to Elodie Metro, director of Blake employee
childcare, The Blake School, 110 Blake Road S, Hopkins, MN 55343 or
via email to emetro@blakeschool.org. Letter(s) of recommendation are
welcome but not required at the initial stage of the hiring process.
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12,
co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,331
bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area
communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of
facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages.
Blake’s mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically
challenging education in a diverse and supportive community
committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue
an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities,
preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as
community and global citizens. The school community is also guided
by its Commitment to Pluralism and core values.
The Blake School believes a diverse society enriches all
individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national
origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual
orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or
economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of
these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families
and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse
community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we
recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success.
