Child Care Lead Teacher

Brooklyn Center Community Schools; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Center Community Schools is looking for Lead Teachers to manage childcare and educational programs for children aged birth to 3 years. Key responsibilities include developing age-appropriate curriculum, supervising children, and coordinating parent communication while embodying the district's core values of respect and equity.

Benefits

Flexible and Affordable Health Insurance Options

Dental Insurance

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Flexible Spending Account(FSA)

Pet Insurance

Onsite therapy services

Free onsite medical care

Staff Wellness Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver articulate presentations and reports.
• Establish relationships with diverse backgrounds.
• Skilled in supervising students and supporting staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver age-appropriate curriculum for social and emotional growth.
• Observe and report on children's developmental progress.
• Coordinate and supervise assistants and volunteers.

Skills

Relationship building

Curriculum development

Multitasking

Communication

Supervision

Education

Qualified Lead Teacher under MN DHS Rule 3

Job description

Position Type:
Community Education

Date Posted:
6/5/2025

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
Immediate

Closing Date:
06/26/2025

Centaur Beginnings Lead Toddler Teacherat our birth- 3 years old childcare at Centaur Beginnings.

Pre-K Wrap AroundLead Teacherat our childcare program located at Brooklyn Center Elementary School.

Relationships thrive when there is mutual respect and trust.

Honoring each person's intrinsic value enhances our community.

Our diverse community strengthens our collective power.

Caring relationships with high expectations are essential to reaching one's higher potential.

Life-long learning is vital for personal fulfillment, opportunity and success.

Everyone is responsible and accountable for equity.

Partnerships among students, families, schools and community benefit all.

Delivers age appropriate curriculum to meet the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children of student parents.

Performs duties within scope of authority and training, and i compliance with BCCS policies and quality standards: specific duties may vary according to job assignment.

Observes, evaluates and reports the children’s developmental progress, health and well being: assures the classrooms promote learning in a safe environment for the children.

Delivers classroom and recreational services: assists with attendance, work assignments, clerical duties, behavior management, and classroom preparation and set up.

Assists in creating a nurturing, educational and recreational experience where children are encouraged to develop social skills, independence, and confidence.

Supervises, observes and assists with positive interactions between parent and child.

Assists in developing and communicating curriculum and schedules of events.

Assists students in learning and recreational programs: reinforces positive behavior, provides individual assistance, and encourages socialization and good language communications.

Coordinates the work of Assistant Teachers, Aides and volunteers.
Performs clerical duties, maintains and organizes files, keeps records and assists with reports.

Provides customer service to parents and guardians: assists with parenting skills and developmental issues, answers questions, and explains school rules.

Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and staff: acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Enthusiastically promotes the District’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures. Maintains absolute confidentiality of work related issues, records and information.

Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as needed basis.

At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.

Ability to deliver articulate verbal presentations and written reports.

Ability to relate to, establish and maintain effective working relationships with people (staff, students, parents and the general community) of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds

Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, set priorities and work independently.

Ability to manage, supervise and support staff; Skilled in supervision of students and adults, strong communication skills and strong technology skills.

Centaur Beginnings Toddler Teacher: School Year position with potential for summerMonday - Fridayon school and teacher duty days; 7:00am- 3:30pm, 8 hours a day with 30 minute unpaid break

Pre-K Wrap Around Teacher: School year position on all student contact days and certain teacher duty days Monday - Friday 7:15 am- 2:45 pm, 7 hours a day with a 30 minute upaid break

Flexible and Affordable Health Insurance Options

Dental Insurance

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Flexible Spending Account(FSA)

Pet Insurance

Full service community school

AllOne Health EAP: Supportive counseling and coaching

Breastfeeding Friendly Certified Workplace

Staff Wellness Opportunities: Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions

Good Human Work: Free onsite therapy service

NeoPath Health Clinic: Onsite medical care to help you improve your overall health and wellness. The clinic offers all of the primary care services you would expect from a family physician/general practitioner.

Centaur Beginnings Lead Teacher.docx

The Brooklyn Center Community School (BCCS) District is seeking twoLead Teacher's in our Community Education Department. The two positions are...

• Centaur Beginnings Lead Toddler Teacherat our birth- 3 years old childcare at Centaur Beginnings.
• Pre-K Wrap AroundLead Teacherat our childcare program located at Brooklyn Center Elementary School.

Both positions will lead child care and educational programs, plan activities, supervise children, coordinates parent communication and maintain program records. Work is performed under the general direction of the Community Education Supervisor.

OUR MISSION:To equip every student with the knowledge, life skills, and global perspectives to contribute to society and respond to the needs of an ever-changing world.

CORE VALUES
We believe that:

• Relationships thrive when there is mutual respect and trust.
• Honoring each person's intrinsic value enhances our community.
• Our diverse community strengthens our collective power.
• Caring relationships with high expectations are essential to reaching one's higher potential.
• Life-long learning is vital for personal fulfillment, opportunity and success.
• Everyone is responsible and accountable for equity.
• Partnerships among students, families, schools and community benefit all.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivers age appropriate curriculum to meet the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children of student parents.
• Performs duties within scope of authority and training, and i compliance with BCCS policies and quality standards: specific duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Observes, evaluates and reports the children’s developmental progress, health and well being: assures the classrooms promote learning in a safe environment for the children.
• Delivers classroom and recreational services: assists with attendance, work assignments, clerical duties, behavior management, and classroom preparation and set up.
• Assists in creating a nurturing, educational and recreational experience where children are encouraged to develop social skills, independence, and confidence.
• Supervises, observes and assists with positive interactions between parent and child.
• Assists in developing and communicating curriculum and schedules of events.
• Assists students in learning and recreational programs: reinforces positive behavior, provides individual assistance, and encourages socialization and good language communications.
• Coordinates the work of Assistant Teachers, Aides and volunteers.
  Performs clerical duties, maintains and organizes files, keeps records and assists with reports.
• Provides customer service to parents and guardians: assists with parenting skills and developmental issues, answers questions, and explains school rules.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and staff: acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the District’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures. Maintains absolute confidentiality of work related issues, records and information.
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as needed basis.
• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Ability to deliver articulate verbal presentations and written reports.
• Ability to relate to, establish and maintain effective working relationships with people (staff, students, parents and the general community) of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, set priorities and work independently.
• Ability to manage, supervise and support staff; Skilled in supervision of students and adults, strong communication skills and strong technology skills.

Qualifications:Lead Teacher qualified under MN DHS Rule 3.
Pay: $18.08/hr- $23.10/hr

Duty Days:

• Centaur Beginnings Toddler Teacher: School Year position with potential for summerMonday - Fridayon school and teacher duty days; 7:00am- 3:30pm, 8 hours a day with 30 minute unpaid break
• Pre-K Wrap Around Teacher: School year position on all student contact days and certain teacher duty days Monday - Friday 7:15 am- 2:45 pm, 7 hours a day with a 30 minute upaid break

Why Choose BCCS?

• Flexible and Affordable Health Insurance Options
• Dental Insurance
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Full service community school
• AllOne Health EAP: Supportive counseling and coaching
• Breastfeeding Friendly Certified Workplace
• Staff Wellness Opportunities: Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions
• Good Human Work: Free onsite therapy service
• NeoPath Health Clinic: Onsite medical care to help you improve your overall health and wellness. The clinic offers all of the primary care services you would expect from a family physician/general practitioner.

We're not a community on the fringe, we're a community moving toward a center. Moving in unison with a shift in cultural expectations.Our voice and achievement will not be disqualified, we're moving toward a change in history and hearts.

StandingFRONT AND CENTERso we are seenand heard.
Application Process:
Please select this link to learn more about Brooklyn Center Community Schools:https://www.bccs286.org/
Please select this link to apply online:https://www.applitrack.com/brooklyncenterschools/onlineapp/

BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Brooklyn Center Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status.