Join the Wilder Child Development Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota! Are you passionate about early childhood education and making a positive impact on families? We invite you to be a part of our dedicated team, providing high-quality learning and care for children aged 16 months to 5 years old. At Wilder, we are proud to be a Head Start co-location 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. You'll contribute directly to the growth and development of children while supporting families along their journey. What We Offer: A collaborative and supportive team environment Professional development and growth opportunities An exciting opportunity to utilize new classroom curriculum with a focus on STEAM, Diversity and Executive Functioning Skills The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families through a whole family focus Lead Teacher Functions: -Conduct initial and ongoing screening to assess children's developmental and learning needs. Collaborate with management on special needs, IEP implementation, and behavior plans. -Record observations and child assessment data for evaluations, grants, and parent conferences. Provide input for performance reviews. -Communicate effectively with coworkers and parents. Identify and address children's developmental needs or issues like abuse or neglect, and coordinate appropriate interventions. -Develop and deliver early childhood education following guidelines and best practices. -Ensure a safe learning environment, supervise children, create curriculum, and lead special events. Stay compliant with DHS Rule 3, NAEYC, Head Start standards, and maintain certifications and safety procedures. Join us in helping children thrive and supporting families in our community! When you work at Wilder, you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families. Wilder's workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond. We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs. In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, career development, and training opportunities. You will also have access to Wilder's inclusion, diversity and equity (WIDE) council, employee resource groups, and other DEI development opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).