Now Hiring at All Anna's Bananas Daycare & Preschool Locations!Join a Team Where Every Day Makes a Difference!
Do you have a passion for working with children? Are you energetic, nurturing, and looking for a career where you can inspire young minds while growing professionally?
Anna's Bananas Daycare & Preschool is expanding, and we're looking for exceptional individuals to join our award-winning team! Whether you're an experienced Early Childhood Educator, just beginning your career, or a high school student looking for meaningful work, we have opportunities for you.
We are hiring for Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and School-Age classrooms, with positions ranging from Teacher's Aides and High School Teacher's Aides to Assistant Teachers and Childcare Teachers.
If you believe every child deserves to feel safe, loved, encouraged, and inspired to learn, we would love to meet you!
Now Hiring For These Positions
- Childcare Teachers
- Assistant Childcare Teachers
- Teacher's Aides
- High School Teacher's Aides
Available in:
Apple Valley ~ Burnsville ~ Farmington ~ Lakeville East ~ Lakeville West ~ Northfield
Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities AvailableWhy Choose Anna's Bananas?
At Anna's Bananas Daycare & Preschool, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a workplace where team members feel appreciated, supported, and empowered to build rewarding careers in Early Childhood Education.
We Offer
~ Competitive Pay
~ Monthly Performance Bonus Opportunities
~ Career Advancement Opportunities
~ Paid Training & Ongoing Professional Development
~ Full-Time & Part-Time Schedules
~ Medical Insurance (Eligible Employees)
~ Paid Time Off (Eligible Employees)
~ Employee Childcare Discount
~ Positive, Family-Oriented Work Culture
~ Beautiful, State-of-the-Art Facilities
~ Earned Sick & Safe Time
~ Professionally Created Curriculum & Lesson Plans provided for each Age Group
~ Opportunities to Grow into Lead Teacher, Assistant Director, Director, Regional Leadership and Corporate Positions
What You'll Do
As part of our teaching team, you'll help create a nurturing, engaging, and educational environment where children can thrive while building meaningful relationships with families and coworkers.
Responsibilities may include:
- Create a warm, welcoming classroom where every child feels valued and supported.
- Supervise children while ensuring a safe, healthy, and engaging environment.
- Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
- Assist in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and hands-on learning experiences.
- Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play, STEM activities, outdoor exploration, and sensory learning.
- Foster positive relationships with children through encouragement, patience, and meaningful interactions.
- Support daily classroom routines including meals, naps, diapering, toileting, transitions, and outdoor play.
- Promote positive behavior using redirection, encouragement, and developmentally appropriate guidance techniques.
- Maintain clean, organized, and inviting classrooms.
- Communicate professionally with families regarding their child's day and developmental progress.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and leadership to provide exceptional care and education.
- Follow all Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies.
- Administer First Aid and complete incident documentation when necessary.
Who We're Looking For
- We are looking for individuals who are:
- Passionate about working with children
- Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Patient, nurturing, and compassionate
- Creative and engaging
- Excited to learn and grow professionally
- Strong communicators with children, families, and coworkers
- Comfortable working in an active, fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- Previous childcare, preschool, or early childhood education experience is preferred but not required.
- High school students are encouraged to apply for our High School Teacher's Aide positions.
- Experience working with children through babysitting, nannying, camps, coaching, church programs, or volunteer work is welcomed.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to provide positive classroom guidance and behavior support.
- Must meet Minnesota childcare employment and background study requirements.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and move throughout the classroom.
- Lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
- Sit on the floor while interacting with children.
- Participate in indoor and outdoor activities in all seasons.
- Actively engage with children throughout the day.
Why You'll Love This Career
Working in Early Childhood Education isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to shape the future.
Every hug, every laugh, every first step, every new word, and every milestone becomes part of a child's lifelong story.
At Anna's Bananas, you'll be surrounded by teammates who celebrate those moments with you while supporting your own professional growth and success.
Whether you're looking for your first job, a long-term career, or the next step in Early Childhood Education, there's a place for you here.
Apply Today!
Join one of Minnesota's most respected childcare organizations and discover why families—and employees—love Anna's Bananas Daycare & Preschool.
We can't wait to meet you!
Job Types
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
