Lead Teacher- Young Threes​/Toddlers

Lead Teacher – Young Threes/Older Toddlers (Full Time)

Lake Area Discovery Center Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Description:

Lake Area Discovery Center (LADC) is hiring Full‑Time Lead Teachers to lead classrooms of young three‑year‑old or older toddlers at our Twin Cities Metro locations. As a Lead Teacher, you'll create a warm, engaging classroom where young children learn through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. You'll work alongside a supportive team of assistant teachers and receive paid daily prep time to plan high-quality learning experiences.

Lead Teachers collaborate with on‑site and regional teaching teams to develop monthly curriculum, share classroom resources, participate in continuing education, and grow as instructional leaders.

• 12-month salary: $50,000-$60,000 (based on education and experience)
• 9-month teaching option available for teachers who do not teach during the summer
• 64 hours Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid In‑Service and Non‑Student Days
• Health Benefits
• $500 Annual Continuing Education Credit
• Paid daily prep time
• Ongoing leadership development and professional learning

• Meet Minnesota DHS Lead Teacher qualifications for an early childhood classroom
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience working with toddlers or preschool‑aged children in a licensed early childhood setting
• Ability to plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to lead and collaborate with assistant teachers as part of a teaching team
• Commitment to building positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Ability to meet Minnesota DHS licensing requirements and successfully complete a background study

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Minnesota Teaching License (Birth–Grade 3 or PreK–Grade
  3)
• Experience leading a classroom or mentoring other teachers
• Knowledge of play‑based learning, authentic assessment, and early childhood best practices
• Interest in teaching in a Christian, faith‑based early childhood program

Since 1999, Lake Area Discovery Center has partnered with churches and schools throughout the Twin Cities to provide exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks through Pre Kindergarten. Today, LADC serves families at 18 locations, combining high-quality early learning with faith formation in caring school communities. LADC has been a NAEYC Nationally Accredited and 4‑Star Parent Aware program since 2009.

Our teachers enjoy a collaborative culture, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young children and their families.

Join our energetic team and help children build a joyful foundation for learning, faith, and lifelong success.