Preschool Lead Teacher

Fraser•Richfield, MN

15d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Fraser School is seeking a Lead Teacher to create a safe, supportive, engaging, and inclusive classroom for children of all abilities and backgrounds. The role leads the classroom team, plans and adapts developmentally appropriate curriculum, and supports each child’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. The teacher observes and documents children’s progress, provides individualized support when needed, partners with families, and coaches Assistant Teachers. The position is based at Fraser School in Richfield, Minnesota, with a Monday-through-Friday, eight-hour shift scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The stated pay range is $18.00–$23.00 per hour.

Requirements

Some post-secondary credits in Early Childhood Education or a related area.
Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications; Fraser provides these certifications.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion, with a focus on culturally responsive practice, self-awareness, and reflection.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with young children in an early childhood education setting.

Responsibilities

Lead a warm, engaging, and inclusive classroom where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning experiences that support children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
Adapt activities and curriculum to children’s individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Observe, document, and assess children’s development, using observations to guide curriculum and individualized support.
Provide individualized and one-to-one support when needed to help children participate in classroom activities.
Build positive relationships with children and encourage curiosity, independence, creativity, and confidence.
Partner with families through conversations, meetings, and parent-teacher conferences.
Coach and mentor Assistant Teachers to help them develop their skills and confidence as early childhood educators.

Benefits

Four paid staff development days.
Career growth opportunities.
Tuition discounts at select colleges and Fraser School.
Tools and resources for continued education and growth.
Teaching Strategies online coursework membership and support for pursuing a CDA.
Referral bonuses.
Verizon Wireless cell phone plan and accessories discount.
For full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
For full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week: Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
For full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week: Employee Assistance Plan.
For full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week: life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance.
For full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week: long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
For full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week: pet insurance.
For full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week: 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
For full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week: five weeks of paid time off annually, comprising 18 PTO days and 9 paid holidays.
Opportunities for community involvement in Fraser-organized events.