Christina’s Childcare Center Too seeks a nurturing, dependable, adaptable Lead Early Childhood Teacher with a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. The teacher may be assigned to infant, toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten, or school-age classrooms based on program needs and applicable qualifications. The Lead Teacher creates a safe, inclusive learning environment; implements curriculum; guides classroom staff; communicates with families; and supports children’s social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily classroom routines and maintain active, attentive supervision at all times.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate experiences aligned with center curriculum, program goals, and Teaching Strategies GOLD where applicable.
Adapt activities, materials, transitions, and interactions to children’s ages, developmental stages, abilities, interests, and individual needs.
Build warm, responsive relationships and use positive guidance, co-regulation, and respectful behavior-support practices.
Maintain a clean, organized, welcoming classroom with safe indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
Complete attendance, daily family communication, observations, developmental documentation, incident reports, and other records using approved systems, including Tadpoles or other designated platforms.
Communicate professionally with families about daily routines, meals, rest, learning, milestones, and concerns; refer sensitive or escalated matters to leadership.
Guide and collaborate with classroom aides and assistant teachers, model effective practice, and support consistent routines.
Follow safe sleep practices for infants, diapering/toileting procedures, allergy and medication protocols, sanitation procedures, emergency plans, and applicable licensing rules.
Report suspected maltreatment as required by Minnesota law and center policy; promptly report injuries, illness, and safety concerns.
Prepare lesson materials, monitor supplies, remove damaged or unsafe materials, and participate in staff meetings and required professional development.
Required Qualifications

Current CDA credential and the education, experience, and training required for the specific assignment under Minnesota childcare licensing rules.
At least 18 years old; 2+ years of relevant early childhood experience is preferred for this lead role.
Working knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate practice, positive guidance, health and safety, and inclusive classrooms.
Willingness to serve in different age-group classrooms when needed, provided the employee meets applicable qualifications and receives assignment-specific orientation.
Strong communication, recordkeeping, teamwork, and digital documentation skills.
Completion of required background study, orientation, training, and applicable CPR/First Aid requirements within required timeframes.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with infants/toddlers and preschool or school-age children.
Experience with Teaching Strategies GOLD, Tadpoles, or comparable documentation platforms.
Training in infant safe sleep, early literacy, trauma-informed care, inclusion, or positive behavior support.
Success Measures

Children are safe, engaged, known, and supported; classroom routines and records are reliable; families receive timely communication; curriculum supports development; classroom aides work as a coordinated team.
Join us in creating a joyful learning environment where every child can thrive! We value energetic professionals who are committed to nurturing young minds through innovative teaching methods, compassionate supervision, and collaborative teamwork. Your dedication will help shape the future of our students while advancing your career in early childhood education!
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person