Lead Toddler Teacher (Early Childhood Education)

Description: Lead Toddler Teacher (Full-Time) – Near Minneapolis, MN$50,000–$60,000 + PTO, Health Benefits, Paid Prep TimeHiring Now: Lead Toddler Teacher – Join a Top-Rated Early Childhood Program!Lake Area Discovery Center is seeking a Full-Time Lead Toddler Teacher in Apple Valley and Golden Valley Discovery Centers. This role leads a toddler classroom while collaborating with a supportive teaching team in a high-quality early childhood program.What You'll DoLead a toddler classroom and create a nurturing learning environmentPlan and implement developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculumWork with assistant teachers and participate in monthly lead teacher planningCommunicate with families about children’s growth and daily experiencesFollow Minnesota DHS licensing guidelinesQualificationsMust meet Program and Minnesota DHS Lead Teacher requirements, including one of the following:Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related fieldChild Development Associate (CDA) CredentialBachelor’s Degree in Education or related fieldCompensation & Benefits$50,000–$55,000 annual salary (based on education and experience)64 hours PTOPaid holidays and in-service daysHealth benefitsPaid daily prep time$500 continuing education creditAbout Lake Area Discovery CenterLake Area Discovery Center has served families in the Twin Cities since 1999 and partners with 18 churches and schools to provide high-quality early childhood education for children from 6 weeks through Pre-K. LADC is a NAEYC Nationally Accredited and 4-Star Parent Aware-rated program.Apply today through Indeed to join our supportive and energetic early childhood team! Requirements: PI557b3aa5d89c-37483-39884611