Teacher, Early Childhood Education

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Teacher

Full-Time | Minneapolis, MN | Early Childhood Education

Salary Range - $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Create nurturing, equitable learning spaces for every child.

At YWCA Minneapolis, our early childhood classrooms are rooted in anti-bias education and care. As a Teacher 1, you’ll help design safe, inclusive, developmentally appropriate environments for young learners while partnering with families and supporting your classroom team.

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum using YWCA’s anti-bias and  We Care  approach
• Supervise children at all times; maintain accurate attendance records
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and culturally responsive environment
• Assess and document children's developmental progress across domains
• Model and encourage cultural sensitivity with children and families
• Ensure compliance with DHS Rule 3, NAEYC, Parent Aware, and CACFP standards
• Maintain current emergency procedures and child portfolios
• Co-lead parent-teacher conferences and contribute to behavioral management plans
• Collaborate with center teams to support classroom and program needs
• Attend staff training days and fulfill in-service requirements

• Submit lesson plans biweekly and ensure materials are prepared
• Clearly communicate with families using approved channels (e.g., Pro Care, YWCA email)
• Notify leadership of curriculum or equipment needs
• Provide support across classrooms and serve as a backup as needed
• Demonstrate punctuality and readiness at shift start

• Delivers well-planned lessons with clear structure and routine
• Maintains safe and inviting classroom environments

• Explains expectations to children clearly
• Actively listens and builds trust with families and staff
• Handles sensitive matters with professionalism and confidentiality

• Implements routines and transitions that foster positive behavior
• Efficiently manages classroom time and communication needs

• Develops adaptable, developmentally appropriate activities
• Demonstrates understanding of early childhood milestones

• Applies positive reinforcement strategies
• Documents behaviors and supports individualized behavior plans

• Maintains attendance logs and developmental assessments accurately
• Supports NAEYC portfolio upkeep and compliance standards

• Plans curriculum that nurtures all developmental domains
• Identifies concerns or delays proactively

• CPR and First Aid certified; practices safety protocols regularly
• Ensures children's physical and emotional well-being

• Uses ECE software as needed
• Maintains all required certifications and in-service hours

• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and judgment
• Welcomes feedback and uses mistakes as learning opportunities

• Works effectively with other ECE staff to meet classroom goals
• Builds respectful, supportive relationships

• Warm, organized, and passionate about early education
• Committed to inclusive, culturally responsive teaching
• Reliable, communicative, and collaborative