Lead Preschool Teacher

Offering up to $500 monthly performance bonuses - every month and up to $1000 sign-on/commitment bonus.

• Stepping Stones ELC - Woodbury, is looking for a full time, qualified Preschool Teacher to join our professional TEAM to create a positive, caring and academic environment for the upcoming school year! We have a Lead Teacher position available for our 3.5/4 year old Preschool classroom or our 4 year old Pre-K classroom. Teachers must have a great love and patience for children and find joy in working with children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of early childhood educational methods, as well as the ability to engage positively and earn their trust and attention.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age appropriate curriculum
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.).
• Observe and demonstrate social and emotional skills
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve conflict
• Organize group times, outdoor play, nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents via Procare Connect app
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom with health and safety standards

Skills

• Proven experience as an Early Childhood Teacher
• Understanding of the principles of child development and Preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Certification in child CPR/1st Aid

Benefits

- Competitive starting pay, DOQ

- Monthly performance bonus, up to $500/month - every month!

- Up to $1000 sign-on/commitment bonus offered.

- Matching 401k retirement plan, up to 4%

- Holiday pay and PTO

- Health and Dental insurance options available

- Childcare discounts, available immediately

- On-site chef will provide breakfast, lunch and snack to all employees

- Proven site leadership and TEAM atmosphere

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $45,520.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a completed Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree or current CDA? If so, which one(s)?

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)
• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Woodbury, MN 55129 (Required)

Work Location: In person