Preschool Lead Teacher - Childcare

Turnquist Child Enrichment Center, a program of A Chance to Grow is a 4-Star Parent Aware, Strong Beginnings, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accredited Child Care Center.

We are currently looking for a Lead Teacher in our Pre-K classroom to become part of a hard-working, highly dedicated team of teachers!

What are some things that make Turnquist great?

• Garden with outdoor teaching experiences
• Science room
• Small Class sizes
• Lower ratios
• Stimulating Maturity through Accelerated Readiness Training (S.M.A.R.T) program
• Full size Gym
• Family fun nights

Position type: Full Time

Hours: 6:30 am-3:00 pm with occasional afterschool activities.

Pay range: $19.50 - $21.10 per hour

Classroom: Preschool classroom 2-4 year olds

Company Benefits: ACTG offers employer subsidized Medical, employer paid Life and AD&D, in addition to other benefits including PTO, Holiday Pay, Dental, and Vision

Other Benefits: Small Class sizes: Max 8 children, Pantry on site for family and staff use, specialty classrooms; science, gross motor room, gym and library. Additionally we have 2 outdoor spaces, including a department of natural resources (DNR) garden.

Location: ACTG is located in a beautiful neighborhood in Northeast Minneapolis close to public transit and freeways, downtown, retail, restaurants, and walking trails.

Description of responsibilities:

The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning individual and group classroom activities that are educational and promoting social, physical and intellectual development appropriate to each child’s pace and ability. The Lead Teacher will prepare the environment, and will nurture children's self-esteem, development of independence, and love of learning.

Experience/Education:

• Some College credit in education, psychology, human services, art, multicultural studies or any related fields (Required)
• Child Development Associate Credential - CDA (preferred)
• Experience working with children with special needs (Preferred)
• At least 1 year of experience working or volunteering as an Aide, Assistant Teacher, Teacher, or Paraprofessional in a daycare, school, or early childhood center (Required)
• Ability to meet Rule 3 requirements for Lead Teachers ()

Skills:

• Ability to implement high quality, interactive lesson plans
• Ability to work well with others on the team and communicate effectively
• Knowledge of early childhood developmental milestones

ACTG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at ACTG, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and local human rights commission activity, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources.

For information on ACTG including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $21.10 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person