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Now Hiring: Teacher
Full-Time | Minneapolis, MN | Early Childhood Education

Salary Range - $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Create nurturing, equitable learning spaces for every child.

At YWCA Minneapolis, our early childhood classrooms are rooted in anti-bias education and care. As a Teacher 1, you’ll help design safe, inclusive, developmentally appropriate environments for young learners while partnering with families and supporting your classroom team.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum using YWCA’s anti-bias and "We Care" approach
  • Supervise children at all times; maintain accurate attendance records
  • Foster a safe, nurturing, and culturally responsive environment
  • Assess and document children's developmental progress across domains
  • Model and encourage cultural sensitivity with children and families
  • Ensure compliance with DHS Rule 3, NAEYC, Parent Aware, and CACFP standards
  • Maintain current emergency procedures and child portfolios
  • Co-lead parent-teacher conferences and contribute to behavioral management plans
  • Collaborate with center teams to support classroom and program needs
  • Attend staff training days and fulfill in-service requirements

Classroom & Organizational Responsibilities

  • Submit lesson plans biweekly and ensure materials are prepared
  • Clearly communicate with families using approved channels (e.g., ProCare, YWCA email)
  • Notify leadership of curriculum or equipment needs
  • Provide support across classrooms and serve as a backup as needed
  • Demonstrate punctuality and readiness at shift start

Core Competencies
Organization

  • Delivers well-planned lessons with clear structure and routine
  • Maintains safe and inviting classroom environments

Communication

  • Explains expectations to children clearly
  • Actively listens and builds trust with families and staff
  • Handles sensitive matters with professionalism and confidentiality

Classroom Management

  • Implements routines and transitions that foster positive behavior
  • Efficiently manages classroom time and communication needs

Lesson Planning

  • Develops adaptable, developmentally appropriate activities
  • Demonstrates understanding of early childhood milestones

Behavioral Management

  • Applies positive reinforcement strategies
  • Documents behaviors and supports individualized behavior plans

Recordkeeping

  • Maintains attendance logs and developmental assessments accurately
  • Supports NAEYC portfolio upkeep and compliance standards

Child Development

  • Plans curriculum that nurtures all developmental domains
  • Identifies concerns or delays proactively

Health and Safety

  • CPR and First Aid certified; practices safety protocols regularly
  • Ensures children's physical and emotional well-being

Technology & Training

  • Uses ECE software as needed
  • Maintains all required certifications and in-service hours

Emotional Intelligence

  • Demonstrates empathy, patience, and judgment
  • Welcomes feedback and uses mistakes as learning opportunities

Collaboration & Teamwork

  • Works effectively with other ECE staff to meet classroom goals
  • Builds respectful, supportive relationships

Who You Are

  • Warm, organized, and passionate about early education
  • Committed to inclusive, culturally responsive teaching
  • Reliable, communicative, and collaborative

Required:

  • 1+ year of experience in Early Childhood Education
  • Meet Minnesota DHS Rule 3 Teacher qualifications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • CPR and First Aid certifications

Preferred:

  • AA or BA in Child Development or Early Childhood Education (variances may apply)

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

  • Regular movement: kneeling, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Requires physical activity, visual acuity, and engagement in loud environments
  • Must travel occasionally within the metro area
  • Hours may vary based on center and association needs

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.