Now Hiring: Lead Teacher
Pay Range: $24.00/hour
Status: Full-Time
Location: South, YWCA Minneapolis
What You’ll Do
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.
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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
Core Competencies
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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
Who You Are
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.
Qualifications
Required:
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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
Preferred:
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AA or BA in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field
- Ability to speak a second language (helpful, but not required)
Why YWCA Minneapolis?
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.
