Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

Join a passionate early childhood education team at the Wilder Child Development Center in making a positive impact on families through a whole family focus. Provide high quality learning and care for children ages 16 months to 5 years. At Wilder we are proud to be a Head Start co-education site, NAEYC-accredited, and hold a 4-star Parent Aware rating, ensuring our commitment to excellence. As a valued team member, you will play a key role in fostering a nurturing and supportive environment, with a focus on trauma informed practices. Contribute directly to the growth and development of children through screening and assessment, identification of development needs, design and delivery of early childhood education and curriculum, and communication with team members and parents. Maintain compliance with DHS Rule 3, NAEYC, Head Start, certification and safety standards and procedures. 

Qualifications:

Early Childhood coursework, CDA or BA degree preferred, HS diploma or GED required. Must be at least 18 years of age and able to meet MN DHS Rule 3 teacher qualifications. Previous early childhood experience of at least one year. A commitment to working with children and families through a whole family approach. Willingness to learn and be trained. CPR or First Aide certification preferred.

About Company

At Wilder, we know that supporting whole families starts with supporting the whole person - including our employees. When you work here, you’re not just part of a workplace; you’re part of a community committed to growth, belonging and well-being. We believe that when our staff thrive, the families and communities we serve thrive too.

We offer a whole family centered Total Rewards package, with competitive pay and benefits - including health, dental, basic life, disability, paid leave, 401k with employer match, employee wellness programs, professional development opportunities, employee resource groups, tuition discounts and development funding. There is no waiting period for employees who are eligible for our medical and dental plans, benefits begin on first day of hire. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). 

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change through direct services, research and advocacy. Learn more at

Online Application Information

Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.

There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully: 

1. Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *). 
2. Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address.
3. Enter Address
4. Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
5. Questions. Answer “How did you hear about this job/posting?” question and other required questions if applicable. 
6. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions to meet state and federal compliance requirements. Your response is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer these questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled “I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability”
7. Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary.

Job offers will be contingent on the applicant‘s proof of authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check and/or other required screenings. 

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.