Lead Teacher

Job Description

** This position is located in LUVERNE, MN. Relocation or commuting is required**

JOB TITLE

Lead Teacher

We’re looking to hire an experienced professional to join our team as a Lead Teacher at Kids Rock! Child Care Center in Luverne, MN.

Under the general and technical supervision of the Executive Director, the Lead Teacher provides a stimulating, safe and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills.

As Lead Teacher, you will:

• Ensure that the physical, social and emotional needs of the children are met daily.
• Creates curriculum, activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children through well-defined interest areas.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities.
• Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained, in accordance with Kids Rock! Sanitizing guidelines.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, Kids Rock events, and parent meetings, as requested.
• Completes all classroom paperwork: for example, daily reports, student accident reports, and attendance records.
• Develops, plans and prepares instructional aids and/or materials for classroom activities. and implements classroom lesson plans.
• Assists children with mealtimes and cleanup.
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.
• Interacts with parents and maintains open communication to encourage family engagement.
• Schedules and conducts 2 parent/teacher conferences yearly.
• Ensures all licensing regulations are being met.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the work day.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

PAY

• Pay $18-21 Per Hour DOQ

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement
• Health Insurance

HOURS

Full-time, 40 hours per week,

-Monday - Friday

-10 hour shifts 4 days a week

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must meet the education and experience qualifications of a teacher specified in Minnesota Rules part 9503.0032
  • LINK: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/9503.0032/
• Must pass MN DHS Background Study

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

• Customer Service: Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Dependability & Flexibility: Maintain reliable, regular attendance with a flexible schedule, including availability for early mornings and later evenings as needed.
• Organizational Skills: Effectively organize, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously while ensuring high-quality work. Strong problem-solving skills are essential.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate excellent verbal communication with parents and team members, as well as clear written communication for parent updates and necessary paperwork, plus basic knowledge of technology and its use.
• Crisis Management: Stay calm and composed during crises to handle situations effectively.
• Childcare Experience: Experience working with young children and understanding of local, state, and federal childcare regulations.
• Safety Supervision: Monitor and respond promptly to children to ensure a safe environment, including having the physical ability to move quickly when needed. Certification in first aid and CPR required within 3 months of hire; must be maintained.
• Cultural Competence: Positively engage with diverse cultures, traditions, lifestyles, languages, and values of children, families, and the community.
• Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of client information with integrity.
• Representation & Professionalism: Serve as a positive ambassador of the center's mission, demonstrating a positive, professional, and respectful demeanor in alignment with the Center’s policies and procedures.
• Continuing Education: Complete required amount of training hours each calendar year per state licensing requirements.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

We are looking for a proactive, solution-oriented leader with excellent organizational and communication skills and a proven record of maintaining effective relationships who can:

• Build strong relationships with families, staff, and community partners
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Provide excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities when dealing with stressful situations and conflict resolutions.

ABOUT US

Kids Rock! Child Care Center, Inc. is a non-profit organization created for the purpose of operating a community-based childcare center, addressing the need for adequate childcare services in Luverne and Rock County. We believe a community-based childcare center will fill a critical role in the social infrastructure of a healthy community, allowing children, families, businesses, and communities to thrive. If you have a passion for kids, possess strong leadership and management skills, and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

OUR CORE VALUES

These are the core values that we believe in:

• Celebrate every child. (Because Kids Rock!)
• Keep work fun!
• Do things the right way.
• Quality care and trust.
• High Tech. Big Hearts.
• Always a community partner.