Preschool Assistant Teacher

Join the Aunty’s Child Care Team!
At Aunty’s Child Care, we pride ourselves on our close-knit team, low teacher turnover, and a deeply rooted culture of care that extends not just to the children we serve, but to our staff as well. We're more than just a workplace — we're a community.

We’re currently seeking a reliable, compassionate Assistant Preschool Teacher for late summer 2026 who is passionate about early childhood education and ready to grow alongside our children using a therapeutic, relationship-centered approach. This role is perfect for someone eager to make a meaningful impact while learning lifelong skills — from guiding behavior without shame, to supporting emotional development, teaching relationship repair, and understanding the "why" behind children’s actions.

Why Join Aunty’s?

• We believe teachers thrive when they’re trusted — that’s why we give our educators autonomy within a strong, supportive framework.
• Our preschoolers spend most of the summer outside — exploring the woods, walking the Lakewalk, playing at the beach, and discovering the beauty of the natural world.
• Even in winter, we embrace outdoor learning, teaching children to care for the Earth, their environment, and themselves.
• We prioritize community, responsibility, problem-solving, and self-advocacy — values that our teachers model every day.

We’re looking for someone who is committed, punctual, and ready to do the deep, rewarding work this field requires. Reliability is a must — our team and the children we serve count on one another.

Qualifications

Required:
To meet the State of Minnesota Human Services Licensing Act (Rule 3), candidates must have a combination of education and work or intern experience, such as a high school diploma or GED, plus 24 quarter credit hours in education and at least 1,040 hours of directly related work experience.
A completed background study and reference verification, per Rule 11, are also required.

Preferred:

• A BA/BS degree in any field from an accredited college or university (with at least 18 quarter credits in education) and 1,040 hours of experience as a teacher, assistant, or intern; or Minnesota Department of Education Pre-K/Nursery or Early Childhood Teacher licensure.
• One year or more of formal experience working with children (birth to age 5) in a full-day child care program.
• Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to model respectful behavior and positive problem solving.

If you're ready to be part of something special — a place where children and teachers grow together — we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in a meaningful career!

We are looking to hire by July for a start date of mid August, 2026.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Aflac
• Free meals

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person