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Shriners Children's

Child Life Specialist

Woodbury, MN · On-site

$25.34 - $38.02/hr

The Child Life Specialist Provides evaluation, therapeutic play, preparation, procedural support ... Performs an individualized assessment to college comprehensive and accurate data necessary to ...

Shrinerschildrens

Child Life Specialist

Woodbury, MN · On-site

$25.34 - $38.02/hr

The Child Life Specialist Provides evaluation, therapeutic play, preparation, procedural support ... Performs an individualized assessment to college comprehensive and accurate data necessary to ...

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What is child assessment?

Child assessment is a process used by professionals such as educators, psychologists, or social workers to evaluate a child's development, learning, behavior, and needs. This assessment can include observations, standardized tests, interviews, and questionnaires to gather information about the child's strengths and areas for growth. The results help guide decisions about educational support, interventions, or further evaluations to ensure the child receives appropriate care and services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a child assessment specialist role, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Child Assessment Specialist, a background in psychology, social work, or education—often with a relevant degree and licensure—is essential. Familiarity with standardized assessment tools, case management systems, and child development screening instruments is typically required. Strong communication, empathy, and observational skills help professionals build trust with children and families and interpret subtle behavioral cues. These skills ensure accurate assessments, effective intervention planning, and the well-being of the children being served.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in child assessment roles, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in child assessment often encounter challenges such as building rapport with children who may be anxious, addressing diverse developmental and cultural backgrounds, and managing sensitive family dynamics. To navigate these, practitioners use age-appropriate communication techniques, stay current with best practices in assessment tools, and maintain open, empathetic communication with families and interdisciplinary teams. Regular supervision and collaboration with colleagues also help address complex cases and ensure accurate, ethical assessments.

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Infographic showing various Child Assessment job openings in Minnesota as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Lead Teacher Childcare

White Pine Childcare Center

Ham Lake, MN • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

White Pine Childcare is a locally-owned licensed childcare center that provides loving care to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. As we continue to expand enrollment at center, we are searching for amazing teachers to join our cohesive family of teachers and aides! Currently we are interviewing qualified LEAD TEACHER candidates that have experience working with infants, toddlers or preschoolers in a licensed setting and have a PASSION for providing care for our littlest friends. We offer a competitive salary and a fun place work!
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Owner and Director of Childcare
Supervises: Assistant Teachers, Student Workers, Student Teachers, Teacher Aides, Volunteers
INTERFACES WITH:
Staff, Enrolled Children, Families, Community-at-Large
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree, Pre-kindergarten Teaching License or CDA certificate preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but are not limited to):
40 hours weekly
Passes Background Study and Fingerprinting
Maintains pre-kindergarten licensure or other credential requirements
Follows child care regulations as presented in Department of Human Services, Statute 9503 (Rule 3)
Documents and reports suspected cases of child abuse to Child Protection
Completes required in-service training each year
Completes first-aid/CPR training every two (2) years
Directly supervises the toddler program
Supervises Assistant Teacher, Aides, and Volunteers in the toddler room
Supervises practicum/student teachers as assigned
Coordinates the schedules with staff in the room when a substitute is used
Sees that the daily needs of the child are met
Completes the Daily Report for each child (Toddler and Infants)
Supervises the food records (Toddlers and Infants)
Meets weekly with teaching team to discuss management of classroom
Plans and implements curriculum along with teaching team
Maintains learning areas as specified in DHS Rule 3:
Large muscle, Art and music, Dramatic play, Reading area, Science, Manipulatives, Block area, Water and/or sand area
Plans and posts weekly lesson plans
Maintains bulletin boards in the toddler classroom
Works with consultants for the development or improvement of the center
Maintains daily attendance records
Communicates with parents informally through verbal communication, telephone, and /or email
Informs parents when children are ill or injured
Completes accident reports when necessary
Maintains individual child’s assessment and portfolio documentation
Participates in two (2) parent conferences annually
Works in collaboration with other center staff
Maintains general cleaning of their classroom, equipment and materials and shares overall center cleaning responsibilities with all center staff
Participates in staff curriculum planning when appropriate
Participates in staff meetings
Conducts daily safety check of their room and playground
Any other duties as assigned by Director
Informs Director of any safety concerns or supply needs
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children
Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds with or without help
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to bend, squat
Must be able to sit on the floor comfortably
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00+  per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Professional development financial assistance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Education/Certification:
High school or equivalent
Qualified as Lead Teacher per MN DHS Rule 3 
CPR and First Aid Certification