Preschool Lead Teacher

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Grow with us, shape your childcare career in an environment that truly cares about you!

We offer great benefits packages, over 7 hours of PTO per paycheck, Health care plans, 403b retirement plan, paid Holidays, etc.

We help support furthering your education with our education assistance plan, pay for the CDA (Child Development Associate) credential. We care about staff’s health and wellbeing; we offer employee assistance program and activities that bring the agency together.

Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child, helping them learn about language literacy, science, life skills, social emotional skills, and more. Join our team today to make a difference in the life of a child!

• Summary :

The Lead Teacher, under the direction of the site supervisor, assists in overseeing and directing the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for children, in addition to classroom teacher and duties which include developing and implementing individual educational plans for children. The Lead Teacher’s role is unique, and the relationships he / she builds with families are the most powerful tool they have to support them and make a difference in their lives. This is a benefit eligible position.

• Qualifications :
• Infant / Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; OR course work in Early Childhood Development with focus on infants and toddlers.
• Willing to obtain an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education within 3 years of hire date.
• At least one year of experience working with young children and families.
• One or more years of experience in providing work direction to staff is preferred.
• Must maintain a commitment to keep current in the profession.

Job Type : Full-time

Base Pay : From $41,600.00 per year

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute :

• Brainerd, MN 56401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Brainerd, MN 56401 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person