Lead Infant Teacher (Full-Time) Lake Area Discovery Center – Twin Cities Metro Area

Lead Infant Teacher (Full-Time), Lake Area Discovery Center – Twin Cities Metro Area

Lake Area Discovery Center (LADC) is hiring a Full-Time Lead Infant Teacher to join our high-quality early childhood education / childcare program serving families across the Twin Cities Metro.

This role is ideal for an experienced infant teacher, childcare professional, or early childhood educator who enjoys leading a classroom, collaborating with a strong teaching team, and engaging in ongoing professional growth.

Position Overview

• Lead an Infant classroom (ages 6 weeks–~16 months) in a licensed childcare / daycare setting
• Provide nurturing, responsive care and support social-emotional development
• Collaborate with assistant teachers, aides, and support staff
• Participate in a network of lead teachers and early childhood educators
• Receive paid daily prep time
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and monthly lesson plans
• Support a safe, engaging, and structured learning environment
• Engage in ongoing professional development, early childhood training, and leadership development

Compensation & Schedule

• $50,000 – $55,000 annual salary (12-month position)
• 9-month (school-year) option available for those not teaching in summer
• Salary based on education and early childhood experience

Benefits

• 64 hours Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid in-service / non-student days
• Health benefits
• $500 annual continuing education / professional development credit

Qualifications

• Must meet Minnesota DHS requirements for Lead Teacher
• Background in early childhood education, child development, childcare, or daycare
• Experience with infants or toddler care preferred
• Strong classroom management, communication, and teamwork skills

About Lake Area Discovery Center

Since 1999, Lake Area Discovery Center has partnered with 18 churches and schools across the Twin Cities Metro to serve children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K.

We are proud to be:

• NAEYC Nationally Accredited
• 4-Star Parent Aware rated since 2009

Our programs emphasize high-quality early learning, kindergarten readiness, and whole-child development, creating nurturing environments for both children and educators.