Lead Kinderstart Teacher
Lake Area Discovery Center (LADC)
Position: Lead Kinderstart Teacher
Schedule: Academic Year Position
Employment Type: Full-Time

Join the LADC Team!
Lake Area Discovery Center (LADC) is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Lead Kinderstart Teacher to join our early childhood education team.

Our Kinderstart program provides children with a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment designed to build the skills and confidence they need for a successful transition to kindergarten. As the Lead Kinderstart Teacher, you will have the opportunity to create meaningful learning experiences, build strong relationships with children and families, and make a lasting impact during an important stage of development.

What You’ll Do As a Lead Kinderstart Teacher, you will:

• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum and classroom experiences.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.Support children’s social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Establish consistent classroom routines and positive behavior-guidance practices.
• Observe children’s development and use those observations to support individual learning needs.
• Build positive and professional relationships with parents and families.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers, Site Directors, and LADC leadership.
• Maintain classroom organization, health, safety, and licensing standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to classroom team members.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and LADC events.

What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who:

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Current Minnesota teaching license issued by PELSB, preferably in Early Childhood Education or a related licensure area.
• Has experience working with preschool or pre-kindergarten-aged children.
• Is passionate about early childhood education and helping children prepare for kindergarten.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organization, and classroom-management skills.
• Is dependable, collaborative, and committed to creating a positive environment for children, families, and coworkers.
• Is able to meet applicable background study and licensing requirements.

Why LADC?

At Lake Area Discovery Center, our teachers are an important part of the communities we serve. We believe in creating environments where children can learn and grow while providing our educators with opportunities to develop professionally and build meaningful careers in early childhood education.

Benefits and opportunities may include:

• Academic-year schedule (9 month or 12 month Teaching Agreement)
• Paid time off and paid holidays for eligible employeesMedical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Discounted or Free Child Care for Employee’s Children
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative teaching environment
• Opportunity for additional hours through substitute teaching and summer employment

If you are passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and confidently take their next step toward kindergarten, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover the difference you can make at Lake Area Discovery Center!

Lake Area Discovery Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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