Lead Teacher<\/p>\n
Application Deadline: Until filled<\/p>\n
Salary: \u00a0$23.00 – $26.00 per hour<\/p>\n
This is a full-time position.<\/p>\n
About the Role:<\/strong><\/p>\n Join a passionate early childhood education team at the Wilder Child Development Center in making a positive impact on families through a whole family focus. \u00a0Provide high quality learning and care for children ages 16 months to 5 years. \u00a0At Wilder we are proud to be a Head Start co-education site, NAEYC-accredited, and hold a 4-star Parent Aware rating, ensuring our commitment to excellence. \u00a0As a valued team member, you will play a key role in fostering a nurturing and supportive environment, with a focus on trauma informed practices. Contribute directly to the growth and development of children through screening and assessment, identification of development needs, design and delivery of early childhood education and curriculum, and communication with team members and parents. \u00a0Maintain compliance with DHS Rule 3, NAEYC, Head Start, certification and safety standards and procedures.\u00a0<\/p>\n Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n Early Childhood coursework, CDA or BA degree preferred, HS diploma or GED required. \u00a0Must be at least 18 years of age and able to meet MN DHS Rule 3 teacher qualifications. \u00a0Previous early childhood experience of at least one year. \u00a0A commitment to working with children and families through a whole family approach. \u00a0Willingness to learn and be trained. \u00a0CPR or First Aide certification preferred.<\/p>\n About Company<\/strong><\/p>\n At Wilder, we know that supporting whole families starts with supporting the whole person – including our employees. When you work here, you\u2019re not just part of a workplace; you\u2019re part of a community committed to growth, belonging and well-being. We believe that when our staff thrive, the families and communities we serve thrive too.<\/p>\n We offer a whole family centered Total Rewards package, with competitive pay and benefits – including health, dental, basic life, disability, paid leave, 401k with employer match, employee wellness programs, professional development opportunities, employee resource groups, tuition discounts and development funding. There is no waiting period for employees who are eligible for our medical and dental plans, benefits begin on first day of hire. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).\u00a0<\/p>\n