Lead Pre-K Teacher (4 & 5 year olds)

Are you ready to be a launchpad for kindergarten success and lifelong learning? Our Pre-K Lead Teacher inspires wonder, builds confidence, and champions curiosity as kids prepare for the next big step. If you're a big believer in brains + play = brilliance, this is your classroom.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Planning and leading hands-on, age-appropriate learning experiences for a group of 15 children who will transition to kindergarten.
• Supporting social-emotional growth and early academic readiness through play and a positive approach to discipline.
• Encouraging collaboration, problem solving, and peer friendships by maintaining a positive workplace culture focused on team work and open communication.
• Collaborating with float staff, assistant teachers, other Lead staff and families to support every child’s growth and center operations.
• Creating a classroom that celebrates culture, identity, and kindness.

Job Duties

Curriculum & Instruction

• Design and implement creative, developmentally appropriate lesson plans grounded in early learning standards and play-based philosophy.
• Facilitate whole group, small group, and individual activities that build skills in language, math, motor development, early science, and self-expression.
• Create engaging learning centers with rotating themes, materials, and provocations to spark inquiry and discovery.
• Observe children’s interests and adjust the environment and activities to promote exploration, autonomy, and growth.

Social-Emotional & Behavioral Support

• Foster a classroom culture rooted in kindness, empathy, and curiosity.
• Support children in expressing emotions, solving conflicts, and practicing problem-solving using positive guidance and restorative practices.
• Encourage and celebrate successes in building new skills, self care routines and early academics.

Family Engagement

• Maintain open, respectful communication with families through daily updates, progress reports, and regular conferences.
• Share photos, anecdotes, and developmental insights to keep families connected to the classroom experience.
• Support family participation and culturally inclusive celebrations that honor every child’s background.

Classroom Management & Compliance

• Help set up and maintain a welcoming, organized, and developmentally rich classroom space.
• Assist in ensuring all materials, toys, and supplies meet licensing and safety standards.
• Aid in regular toy rotations, documentation of assessments, incident reports, attendance, and meal logs.
• Support a positive and respectful team environment

Professional Growth & Leadership

• Participate in staff meetings, regular trainings, and professional development.
• Stay informed on best practices in early childhood education, and support the Lead Teacher in implementing equity and inclusion strategies.
• Model Culturally Growing’s values through consistent, respectful communication and a growth-oriented mindset.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent (CDA or ECE credits preferred)
• At least 2 years of childcare or related experience
• Deep understanding of child development and positive guidance strategies.
• Big patience, even bigger heart, and the flexibility of a yoga instructor
• CPR/First Aid Certification and Basic Childcare Training Courses (or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment)

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• A welcoming, inclusive team that celebrates every child and every culture.
• Creative freedom to bring songs, stories, and sensory play to life.
• Paid training and professional growth opportunities (We will help you get your CDA!).
• A place where you’re encouraged to be exactly you—tattoos, natural hair, bilingual skills, and lived experience are all valued

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• First Aid & CPR (Preferred)
• CBCU Memo from ND Department of Health and Human Services (Preferred)

Work Location: In person