Lead Teacher- Young Threes/Older Toddlers

Lake Area Discovery Center • Minneapolis, MN

just now • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Teacher – Young Threes/Older Toddlers (Full-Time) at Lake Area Discovery Center – Multiple Twin City Locations. As a Lead Teacher, you'll create a warm, engaging classroom where young children learn through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. You'll work alongside a supportive team of assistant teachers and receive paid daily prep time to plan high-quality learning experiences. Lead Teachers collaborate with on-site and regional teaching teams to develop monthly curriculum, share classroom resources, participate in continuing education, and grow as instructional leaders.

Requirements

• Meet Minnesota DHS Lead Teacher qualifications.
• Experience working with toddlers or preschool-aged children.
• Passion for creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Meet Minnesota DHS Lead Teacher qualifications for an early childhood classroom.
• Experience working with toddlers or preschool-aged children in a licensed early childhood setting.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet Minnesota DHS licensing requirements and successfully complete a background study.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Minnesota Teaching License (Birth–Grade 3 or PreK–Grade 3).
• Experience leading a classroom or mentoring other teachers.
• Knowledge of play-based learning, authentic assessment, and early childhood best practices.
• Interest in teaching in a Christian, faith-based early childhood program.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, engaging classroom where young children learn through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships.
• Plan high-quality learning experiences.
• Collaborate with on-site and regional teaching teams to develop monthly curriculum.
• Share classroom resources.
• Participate in continuing education.
• Grow as instructional leaders.
• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Lead and collaborate with assistant teachers as part of a teaching team.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.

Benefits

• 12-month salary: $50,000-$60,000 (based on education and experience)
• 9-month teaching option available for teachers who do not teach during the summer
• 64 hours Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid In-Service and Non-Student Days
• Health Benefits
• $500 Annual Continuing Education Credit
• Paid daily prep time
• Ongoing leadership development and professional learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree