
Early Preschool Teacher
Brooklyn Park, MNFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Goddard School is seeking an Early Preschool Lead Teacher for a classroom serving children ages 2–3. The teacher supports independence, confidence, and kindergarten readiness through hands-on learning and positive guidance. The role includes planning lessons, guiding classroom routines and development, communicating with families, and collaborating with assistant teachers. Candidates may meet Minnesota Lead Teacher requirements or work toward qualification.
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Early Preschool Lead Teacher Brooklyn Park, MN Full-Time About the Role:We are looking for a warm, reliable, and engaging Early Preschool Lead Teacher to join our team! This role leads a classroom of children ages 2-3, 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 2-3 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 chidlren—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 Check Out Our Instagram
How this job compares
Set against the 908 open Preschool Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
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- This postingNot listed
- US median$58–71K/yr40 salary ranges
- Minnesota median$17–22/hr36 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 37 open Preschool Teacher jobs in Minnesota and 908 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Preschool Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (166 postings).
- Education
- 61 of the 908 open Preschool Teacher jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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