Teacher

## Description **Now Hiring: 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. **What You’ll Do** - 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 **Classroom & Organizational Responsibilities** - Submit lesson plans biweekly and ensure materials are prepared - Clearly communicate with families using approved channels (e.g., ProCare, 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 **Core Competencies** **Organization** - Delivers well-planned lessons with clear structure and routine - Maintains safe and inviting classroom environments **Communication** - Explains expectations to children clearly - Actively listens and builds trust with families and staff - Handles sensitive matters with professionalism and confidentiality **Classroom Management** - Implements routines and transitions that foster positive behavior - Efficiently manages classroom time and communication needs **Lesson Planning** - Develops adaptable, developmentally appropriate activities - Demonstrates understanding of early childhood milestones **Behavioral Management** - Applies positive reinforcement strategies - Documents behaviors and supports individualized behavior plans **Recordkeeping** - Maintains attendance logs and developmental assessments accurately - Supports NAEYC portfolio upkeep and compliance standards **Child Development** - Plans curriculum that nurtures all developmental domains - Identifies concerns or delays proactively **Health and Safety** - CPR and First Aid certified; practices safety protocols regularly - Ensures children's physical and emotional well-being **Technology & Training** - Uses ECE software as needed - Maintains all required certifications and in-service hours **Emotional Intelligence** - Demonstrates empathy, patience, and judgment - Welcomes feedback and uses mistakes as learning opportunities **Collaboration & Teamwork** - Works effectively with other ECE staff to meet classroom goals - Builds respectful, supportive relationships **Who You Are** - Warm, organized, and passionate about early education - Committed to inclusive, culturally responsive teaching - Reliable, communicative, and collaborative ## Requirements **Qualifications** **Required:** - 1+ year of experience in Early Childhood Education - Meet Minnesota DHS Rule 3 Teacher qualifications - Strong written and verbal communication skills - CPR and First Aid certifications **Preferred:** - AA or BA in Child Development or Early Childhood Education (variances may apply) **Working Conditions & Physical Demands** - Regular movement: kneeling, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs - Requires physical activity, visual acuity, and engagement in loud environments - Must travel occasionally within the metro area - Hours may vary based on center and association needs **Why…