Careers & Employment

Be a Part of Something Wonderful

At Room For Growing, we prioritize a healthy and engaging environment for the children in our care and the incredible team members who make it all possible. Our staff is collaborative, supportive, and passionate about making learning a positive and enticing experience.

We are always accepting applications for teacher and aides who share our outlook. Apply today to help instill a love for learning in our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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Growing The Right Team

While education is valuable (and teachable!), having a genuine understanding of working with kids is even more important.

We're looking for team members who:

  • Have a strong work ethic and physical stamina for this hands-on, rewarding role.

  • Exude patience, positivity, and a playful spirit, with the ability to keep cool under pressure.

  • Are team players with a great sense of humor—because supporting each other is how we thrive in this field.

  • Don’t mind the messy or challenging sides of childcare

Depending on the role, expectations differ. Teachers need advanced qualifications, while aides can grow with us from any background.

Children touching a large ice block on a table. Photographed at Room For Growing in Minnesota. All rights reserved.

Benefits & Perks

Our team is the heart of everything we do, which is incredibly influential and challenging work. In gratitude, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support our team members at work and beyond:

  • Up to 3%401(k) match and PTO for all staff, including part-time team members.

  • Paid holidays and professional development after 90 days of employment

  • Life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and a private health insurance broker.

  • No evening or weekend hours—because work-life balance matters.

  • Paid overtime for those extra efforts that make a difference

  • Four-Star Parent Aware Rated & Nationally Accredited Program

If you’re ready to make room for growing in your career and for the children who learn from us, we’d love to hear from you.

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Growing Together

  • We strive to maintain a positive, supportive atmosphere in a field that can be both demanding and rewarding. Here’s what sets us apart:

    • A collaborative environment where everyone—teachers, aides, and even kitchen staff—works together as one team.

    • Open communication is at our core. We share strategies, real-life scenarios, and solutions to ensure everyone feels supported and valued.

    • We lead by example, with a trusted and seasoned guides to help craft parent messages, navigate challenges, and provide regular support.

    • We believe in celebrating small wins, learning from each other, and building a strong foundation of trust.

  • We’re committed to helping our team succeed and grow with advancement opportunities:

    • We meet state requirements for credits, prioritize higher education for accreditation, and offer full support for CDA or BA programs.

    • Our T.E.A.C.H Scholarship (funded through the state of Minnesota) is a game-changer for aspiring educators. It covers tuition, books, and even compensates you for study time, making education affordable and accessible.

    • We encourage professional growth through the R.E.T.A.I.N grant, which provides $5,000 toward income for eligible team members.

    We pay for ongoing training, CPR, and first-aid renewals while connecting you with mentor teachers to ensure your success.

  • We adore our team members and value the undeniable effort they contribute to the children we serve and to our team as a whole. It is important we continue to recognize and acknowledge our team members with:

    • Bonus checks for special achievements.

    • Celebrations of service milestones at 3, 5, 10, 15, and 20 years.

    • PTO increases as a reward for your loyalty and hard work.

    • Regular recognition of a job well done

Employment Application

Complete the Room For Growing Employment Application form below. Feel free to upload a resume and/or cover letter at the end.

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  • Interview & Classroom Observation

    • The in-person interview takes about 20-30 minutes.

    • The interview may also include a 30-minute classroom observation, the observation allows an applicant to get an idea of role and environment.

    Applicant Assessment, Reference Check & Notification Of Decision

    • The Room For Growing leadership team will review applicants, and check references and work history.

    • A director will contact you if a position is offered.

    • The applications of interviewees that did not offer a position, are kept for future openings.

    Job Offer & Background Study Clearance

    • If offered a position a director will send a written job offer via email for the applicant to accept or decline.

    • If a position is accepted, we will email a welcome letter and a background study information request form to complete.

    • Once we receive the completed background information request form and a copy of a state photo id, we will submit the background study.

    • Once the background study is submitted, the new hire will receive two emails to complete the study. The first email will be to sign consent for the state to run a background study, and the second email will be to make an appointment to submit fingerprints.

    • After fingerprints are submitted, Room For Growing receives a clearance letter within 48-72 hours.

    • Once the clearance letter is received a start date will be determined.

    Training, Orientation & CPR & First Aid

    • Before new hires can have direct contact with children, all required training must be complete.

    • Training includes policy and procedure, health and safety, emergencies, SUIDS prevention, abusive head trauma prevention, child development, inclusion and culturally appropriate practice, and takes about 8-10 hours.

    • Once the required training is complete the new hire will begin supervised training in the classroom setting.

    • All new hires are required to become certified in AHA Pediatric CPR & First Aid within the first 90 days of employment. Room For Growing offers the certification quarterly.

    • New hires are required to cover the initial cost of CPR and first aid certification, the cost is about $90 and is deducted from the new hire's paycheck.

    • Earned Paid Time Off From the date of hire employees earn MN Sick & Safe Time at a rate of .033 hours per hour worked.

    • From the date of hire employees earn PTO at a rate of .02 hours per hour worked.

    • After three years of employment employees earn PTO at a rate of .03 hours per hour worked.

    • After four years of employment employees earn PTO at a rate of .04 hours per hour worked.

    • After five years of employment employees earn PTO at a rate of .05 hours per hour worked.

    • After six years of employment employees earn PTO at a rate of .06 hours per hour worked.

  • Employee Childcare When space is available, employees are offered discounted childcare. Employee discounted childcare for an infant are limited to one or two spaces per center.

    Discounted rates are set by Room For Growing and may be subject to change. The discounted rate is only available while employees are employed by Room For Growing, and only for the hours employees are working.

    When an employee’s child is in attendance and the employee is not working the non-working tuition will apply. Employees are required to use the time clock and to accurately clock-in and out their children. Failure to do so will result in the employee being billed the non-working tuition. Employee child care tuition is only available through employee payroll deduction.

    Tuition Rates by Age Group for Working & Non-Working Hours

    • Infants tuition is $2.75/hr during working hours and $6.50/hr during non-working hours

    • Toddler tuition is $2.25/hr during working hours and $5.90/hr during non-working hours

    • Preschooler tuition is $1.75/hr during working hours and $5.50/hr during non-working hours