Lead Teacher

Amherst H Wilder Founda; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit's Child Development Center as a Lead Teacher in Saint Paul, Minnesota, making a positive impact on children's development. You'll create a nurturing environment while focusing on trauma-informed practices, engaging collaboratively with families and children aged 16 months to 5 years, and supporting developmental assessments and interventions.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Health and dental benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education, minimum one year required.
• Commitment to a whole family approach in educational practices.
• Ability to meet physical demands as required by the job.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and assessments of children's developmental needs.
• Develop and deliver educational curriculum while ensuring safety.
• Communicate effectively with parents and coordinate interventions.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Child Development Knowledge

Compassion

Observation Skills

Education

CDA or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join the Wilder Child Development Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota! Are you passionate about early childhood education and making a positive impact on families? We invite you to be a part of our dedicated team, providing high-quality learning and care for children aged 16 months to 5 years old. At Wilder, we are proud to be a Head Start co-location site, NAEYC-accredited, and hold a 4-Star Parent Aware rating, ensuring our commitment to excellence. As a valued team member, you will play a key role in fostering a nurturing and supportive environment, with a focus on trauma-informed practices. You'll contribute directly to the growth and development of children while supporting families along their journey.

What We Offer :

• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• An exciting opportunity to utilize new classroom curriculum with a focus on STEAM, Diversity and Executive Functioning Skills
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families through a whole family focus

Lead Teacher Functions :

• Conduct initial and ongoing screening to assess children's developmental and learning needs. Collaborate with management on special needs, IEP implementation, and behavior plans.
• Record observations and child assessment data for evaluations, grants, and parent conferences. Provide input for performance reviews.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and parents. Identify and address children's developmental needs or issues like abuse or neglect, and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Develop and deliver early childhood education following guidelines and best practices. Ensure a safe learning environment, supervise children, create curriculum, and lead special events. Stay compliant with DHS Rule 3, NAEYC, Head Start standards, and maintain certifications and safety procedures.

Join us in helping children thrive and supporting families in our community!

Wilder's workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond. We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits – health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs.

In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, career development, and training opportunities. You will also have access to Wilder's inclusion, diversity and equity (WIDE) council, employee resource groups, and other DEI development opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Job Qualifications

• Early childhood coursework, current CDA, or Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• Previous Early Childhood experience of at least one year
• Willing to learn and be trained
• A commitment to working with children and families in a whole family approach
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job
• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass required state and company background checks
• Able to meet Minnesota DHS Rule 3 Teacher qualifications, including yearly in-service requirements
• CPR / First Aide certified (preferred)

About Wilder

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. We combine knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come. https : / / www.wilder.org /

Online Application Information

Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.

There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully :

• Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red
• Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address.
• Enter Address
• Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter (required for this position) and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
• Questions. Answer “How did you hear about this job / posting?” question and other questions if applicable.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions, using this wording, to meet federal guidelines. If you prefer not to answer any questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled “I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability”
• Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary.
• Attestation. Read statement, check the box and enter your name. Then click submit.
• Optional profile. At this time Wilder is not reviewing this profile information. Click on “Return to Career Center” at the bottom of the page.

Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicant‘s proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements.

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.