Licensed Lead Teacher- PreKindergarten (COG)
About The Position
Lake Area Discovery Center (LADC) is hiring a Licensed Lead PreKindergarten Teacher to lead our engaging classroom of older preschool children (4- and 5-year-olds) at Community of Grace Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake. As a Lead Teacher, you'll have the opportunity to inspire young learners through hands-on, play-based learning while working alongside a supportive team of assistant teachers. You'll receive paid daily prep time and collaborate with experienced on-site and regional Lead Teachers to develop monthly curriculum, share classroom resources, participate in continuing education, and grow your leadership skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related education field.
- Current Minnesota Teaching License (Birth–Grade 3, PreK–Grade 3, Elementary, or equivalent), or actively working toward Minnesota licensure.
- Experience teaching preschool or PreKindergarten-aged children (ages 4-5).
- Strong classroom management and curriculum planning skills.
- Ability to lead a classroom while mentoring and collaborating with assistant teachers.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and coworkers.
- Commitment to creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
- Ability to meet Minnesota DHS licensing requirements and successfully complete a background study.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Education or related field.
- Experience in a licensed preschool, childcare center, or school setting.
- Knowledge of Creative Curriculum, play-based learning, and authentic child assessment.
- Experience integrating social-emotional learning into the classroom.
- Interest in teaching in a Christian, faith-based early childhood program.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
Responsibilities
- Lead an engaging classroom of older preschool children (4- and 5-year-olds).
- Inspire young learners through hands-on, play-based learning.
- Work alongside a supportive team of assistant teachers.
- Develop monthly curriculum.
- Share classroom resources.
- Participate in continuing education.
- Grow leadership skills.
- Create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
- Mentor and collaborate with assistant teachers.
- Integrate social-emotional learning into the classroom.
- Teach in a Christian, faith-based early childhood program.
Benefits
- 12-month salary: $58,000-$70,000 (based on education and experience)
- 9-month teaching option also available
- 64 hours Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid In-Service and Non-Student Days
- Health Benefits
- $500 Annual Continuing Education Credit
- Leadership development and ongoing professional training
- Supportive teaching teams and collaborative curriculum planning
- Paid daily classroom prep time
- Curriculum planning shared across a collaborative team of licensed Lead Teachers
- Small, faith-based school community with the resources of an organization serving 18 Twin Cities locations
- Opportunity to focus on teaching while partnering with experienced on-site and regional education leaders
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
