Lead Teacher

Kids Rock! Child Care Center; Luverne (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Retirement

Health Insurance

Job summary

Kids Rock! Child Care Center in Luverne, MN seeks a dedicated Lead Teacher to foster a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool-age children.

You will design engaging curricula, supervise classroom activities, communicate with families, maintain licensing compliance, and participate in staff meetings and parent conferences. The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet Minnesota Rules part 9503.0032 education/experience qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide a stimulating, safe, developmentally appropriate environment.
• Create curriculum and activities aligned to developmental levels.
• Supervise and assist children during activities.
• Maintain classroom appearance, safety, and sanitation per guidelines.
• Attend staff meetings and parent meetings; complete reports and attendance.

Skills

Customer service

Dependability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Crisis management

Childcare experience

Safety supervision

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Continuing education

Education

High school diploma

Minnesota teaching qualifications

Job description

** This position is located in LUVERNE, MN. Relocation or commuting is required**

JOB TITLE

Lead Teacher

We’re looking to hire an experienced professional to join our team as a Lead Teacher at Kids Rock! Child Care Center in Luverne, MN.

Under the general and technical supervision of the Executive Director, the Lead Teacher provides a stimulating, safe and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills.

As Lead Teacher, you will:

• Ensure that the physical, social and emotional needs of the children are met daily.
• Creates curriculum, activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children through well-defined interest areas.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities.
• Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained, in accordance with Kids Rock! Sanitizing guidelines.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, Kids Rock events, and parent meetings, as requested.
• Completes all classroom paperwork: for example, daily reports, student accident reports, and attendance records.
• Develops, plans and prepares instructional aids and/or materials for classroom activities. and implements classroom lesson plans.
• Assists children with mealtimes and cleanup.
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.
• Interacts with parents and maintains open communication to encourage family engagement.
• Schedules and conducts 2 parent/teacher conferences yearly.
• Ensures all licensing regulations are being met.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the work day.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

PAY

• Pay $18-21 Per Hour DOQ

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement
• Health Insurance

HOURS

Full-time, 40 hours per week,

-Monday - Friday

-10 hour shifts 4 days a week

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must meet the education and experience qualifications of a teacher specified in Minnesota Rules part 9503.0032.
  • LINK: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/9503.0032/
• Must pass MN DHS Background Study

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

• Customer Service: Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Dependability & Flexibility: Maintain reliable, regular attendance with a flexible schedule, including availability for early mornings and later evenings as needed.
• Organizational Skills: Effectively organize, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously while ensuring high-quality work. Strong problem-solving skills are essential.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate excellent verbal communication with parents and team members, as well as clear written communication for parent updates and necessary paperwork, plus basic knowledge of technology and its use.
• Crisis Management: Stay calm and composed during crises to handle situations effectively.
• Childcare Experience: Experience working with young children and understanding of local, state, and federal childcare regulations.
• Safety Supervision: Monitor and respond promptly to children to ensure a safe environment, including having the physical ability to move quickly when needed. Certification in first aid and CPR required within 3 months of hire; must be maintained.
• Cultural Competence: Positively engage with diverse cultures, traditions, lifestyles, languages, and values of children, families, and the community.
• Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of client information with integrity.
• Representation & Professionalism: Serve as a positive ambassador of the center's mission, demonstrating a positive, professional, and respectful demeanor in alignment with the Center’s policies and procedures.
• Continuing Education: Complete required amount of training hours each calendar year per state licensing requirements.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

We are looking for a proactive, solution-oriented leader with excellent organizational and communication skills and a proven record of maintaining effective relationships who can:

• Build strong relationships with families, staff, and community partners
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Provide excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities when dealing with stressful situations and conflict resolutions.

ABOUT US

Kids Rock! Child Care Center, Inc. is a non-profit organization created for the purpose of operating a community-based childcare center, addressing the need for adequate childcare services in Luverne and Rock County. We believe a community-based childcare center will fill a critical role in the social infrastructure of a healthy community, allowing children, families, businesses, and communities to thrive. If you have a passion for kids, possess strong leadership and management skills, and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

OUR CORE VALUES

These are the core values that we believe in:

• Celebrate every child. (Because Kids Rock!)
• Keep work fun!
• Do things the right way.
• Quality care and trust.
• High Tech. Big Hearts.
• Always a community partner.