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Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (UMN)

YMCA of the North

Minneapolis, MNFull-time$17.5/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$17.5/hr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Adult And Child CPR Or CPR/PR, First Aid, And AED Certifications

Job overview

The YMCA of the North is seeking an Assistant Teacher for its UMN Early Childhood Learning Center. The role supports teaching staff in implementing childcare programs and providing services to children and parents. The full-time schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no evening or weekend hours. The position pays $17.50 per hour and includes benefits such as medical, dental, paid time off, and a free YMCA membership.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationWorking With ChildrenWorking With Diverse BackgroundsLifting 50 PoundsHazard ResponseFlexible Scheduling

Qualifications

Minnesota DHS Rule 3 or Wisconsin HFS 46 Assistant Teacher QualificationsMust Be 18+Adult and Child CPR or CPR/PR, First Aid, and AED Certifications

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (UMN)

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  • Location 326 16th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States

  • Job Category Childcare, Full-Time

  • Employee Type Non Exempt Full-Time

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Description

Assistant Teacher | UMN Early Childhood Learning Center | $17.50+ per hour | Full-Time (Monday to Friday) At a glance: The YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center is seeking a caring Assistant Teacher (18+) to join our team. This Monday through Friday role offers opportunities for professional growth, a free YMCA membership, and more! (Candidates must meet MN DHS Rule 3 AssistantTeacher qualifications). Schedule:

  • Full-Time, Monday through Friday

  • 8:00am to 5:00pm

  • No evenings or weekend hours

Pay:

  • $17.50 hourly base

  • Eligible for grant-funded additional compensation (typically up to +$2 per hour)

The salary for this position is at $17.50 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package for full-time includes a wide range of benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, and more) as well as generous paid time off and free membership. Part-time benefits will vary.

  1. Job Summary:Under the direction of the CC Program Director and/or Assistant CC Program Director. The Child Care Assistant Teacher will support the teaching staff in implementing childcare programs. The incumbent will assist with carrying out the childcare mission and values by providing high-quality childcare services to children and parents that focus on the YMCA core values: Equity, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring.

  2. Essential Functions:

  • Implement daily plans and activities.

  • Maintain a positive classroom community.

  • Supervise children and participate with children in activities.

  • Maintain program site and equipment.

  • Communicate with parents on an ongoing basis and assist with parent conferences.

  • Complete daily observations and child evaluations.

  • Provide guidance for children’s behavior.

  • Maintains CACFP and Minnesota Department of Health Licensing for meals and snacks, if applicable.

  • Attend all required meetings and training sessions.

  1. Relationships:The incumbent interacts regularly with children, parents, and staff members. The incumbent will assist in supervising other staff members and program volunteers. This position involves interaction with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

  2. Qualifications:

  • Meet Minnesota DHS Rule 3 or Wisconsin HFS 46 Assistant Teacher qualifications, including yearly in service requirements.

  • Minimum age of 18.

  • Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR, First Aid, and AED Certifications within 30 days of hire date.

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

  • A commitment to working with children in a developmental setting and a sincere desire to have a meaningful effect on their lives.

  • Able to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

  1. Work Conditions:
  • Perform all physical aspects of the position, including frequently moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.

  • Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.

  • May provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering, lifting, writing, feeding, and getting in or out of transportation.

  • May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the childcare environment.

  • Ability to travel to other branches and programs.

  • Must be flexible to work varying hours to meet the needs of the site.

  1. Additional Notes:This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,022 open Assistant Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17.5/hr
  • Minnesota median$18–19/hr34 hourly ranges
  • US median$16–18/hr524 hourly ranges

This rate, $17.50/hr, is 5% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Assistant Teacher hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 34 open Assistant Teacher jobs in Minnesota and 1,022 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Assistant Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (214 postings).
Education
6 of the 1,022 open Assistant Teacher jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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