Lead Teacher

• Location 2400 Park Ave,Minneapolis, MN, 55404,United States
• Base Pay $24.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Now Hiring:
Lead Teacher
Pay Range: $24.00/hour
Status: Full-Time
Location: South, YWCA Minneapolis

As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for creating and implementing a high-quality, nurturing, anti-bias, developmentally appropriate classroom environment. You will provide leadership within the classroom team and ensure strong care, communication, and developmental support for children.

• Develop and implement theme-based curriculum aligned with YWCA’s Anti-Bias Curriculum
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment
• Assess, document, and communicate children’s developmental progress

• Early Childhood Education & Development: Ability to support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development using best practices
• Leadership &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Experience guiding classroom staff and serving as a role model and mentor
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with families, staff, and stakeholders

You are a compassionate, culturally responsive early childhood professional who is committed to equity, inclusion, and high-quality care. You thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about supporting the growth and development of young children in a diverse classroom setting.

• Minimum of one year experience in Early Childhood Education
• Meet Minnesota DHS Rule 3 Teacher qualifications, including required in-service hours
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• AA or BA in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field
• Ability to speak a second language (helpful, but not required)

When you work here, you’re joining a movement. We’re not just teaching—we’re building equitable futures through inclusive education. Join us in advancing racial and gender equity through meaningful work and community-building. YWCA Minneapolis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

We believe that diversity fuels innovation, inclusion drives impact, and equity changes lives.