Preschool Teacher

**Preschool Lead Teacher** 📍 Brooklyn Park, MN 💼 Full-Time **About the Role:** We are looking for a warm, reliable, and engaging Preschool Lead Teacher to join our team! This role leads a classroom of children ages 3–5, focusing on building independence, confidence, and kindergarten readiness through hands-on learning and positive guidance. **What You’ll Do:** - Create and implement fun, developmentally appropriate lesson plans - Lead a structured preschool classroom that promotes independence and self-help skills - Support children in daily routines, including toileting independence and hygiene - Foster social-emotional growth through positive guidance and redirection - Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment - Observe and assess children’s development and communicate progress with families - Collaborate with assistant teachers to ensure a consistent, supportive classroom experience **Qualifications:** - Meets Minnesota Lead Teacher requirements *or* is willing to work toward qualification - Experience with children ages 3–5 preferred - Strong classroom management and communication skills - Passion for early childhood education and helping children grow **Perks & Benefits:** - Supportive team environment - Opportunities for professional growth - Meaningful, rewarding work every day **Not Sure If You Qualify? Apply Anyway!** If you’re unsure whether you meet Lead Teacher requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We can review your education and experience through a credit evaluation. Our top priority is finding the *best fit* for our amazing preschoolers—someone who is caring, dependable, and passionate about early childhood education. **Teacher Qualifications:** - AA or CDA with two years experience - OR B.A. degree in Early Childhood Education or similar field and one year experience - OR A similar mix of education and experience **Assistant Teacher Qualifications:** - 12 post-secondary credits in early childhood development or a related field - Or B.S, in any field - Experience working with children ages 6 weeks-6 years. - High school diploma or GED. - Minimum of 18 years of age. **Check out our social media to see what we do!** **[Check Out Our Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/GoddardSchoolBrooklynParkMN/)** **[Check Out Our Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/goddardbrooklynpark/)**