Lead Educator

Department: School Education

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Eagan, Minnesota

Reporting To: Kelly Wallace

Compensation: $18.70 - $22.00 / hour

The Lead Educator at N Family School supports the delivery of exceptionally high educational standards in line with N Family’s Wildly Important Goals (WIGs). Working closely with the Team Lead, this role provides day-to-day classroom leadership, supports educator development, and ensures consistent, high-quality practice within the learning environment.

The Lead Educator is an experienced, confident educator who models best practice, supports team performance, and takes responsibility for classroom leadership in the absence of the Team Lead. This role plays a key part in maintaining quality, consistency, and positive family experiences.

To be successful in this role, you will Go Beyond, Be Outstandingly Outstanding, and Play as a Team.

• Lead the delivery of N Family’s learning through play approach and the N Curriculum within the classroom
• Model outstanding care and education at all times
• Support consistent implementation of daily routines, the pattern of the day, and smooth transitions
• Drive high-quality observations, assessments, and planning in collaboration with the classroom team
• Create and maintain engaging, well-organized indoor and outdoor learning environments

• Support and mentor Educators within the classroom, providing guidance, feedback, and on-the-job coaching
• Assist the Team Lead with Educator-child ratios, classroom schedules, and daily organization
• Encourage reflective practice and continuous improvement within the team
• Step into a leadership role within the classroom when the Team Lead is absent

• Promote and model safeguarding practices and child welfare responsibilities
• Champion behavioral safety and calm, respectful classroom culture
• Complete daily health and safety checks and follow up on any concerns
• Ensure policies, procedures, and best practices are consistently followed

• Build strong, respectful relationships with families and caregivers
• Communicate clearly and professionally with families and team members
• Participate in team meetings, briefings, and classroom reflections
• Support broader school operations with ad hoc tasks as needed

• Work a flexible schedule during school operating hours, typically between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with availability for meetings or events as needed
• Be a role model for professionalism, accountability, and educational excellence
• Be open to feedback and committed to continuous professional development
• Always follow Health & Safety policies, safeguarding procedures, and state licensing requirements

• Prior experience working with children in an early childhood or educational setting
• Experience leading, mentoring, or coaching educators within a classroom environment
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and quality practice
• Familiarity with childcare licensing requirements and quality standards
• Experience working with children under age two is required for infant room assignments

• Must meet all applicable state licensing requirements to serve as an educator in a licensed early childhood program
• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
• Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification required, or willingness to obtain upon hire and maintain per licensing timelines
• Completion of mandated reporter and safeguarding training, maintained per state requirements
• Successful completion of all required background checks and…