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Lead Toddler Teacher

📍 Saint Paul, MN·Posted 6d ago

💰 ~$40k–$46k/yrFull-TimeCDA / Degree Tuition Support401k MatchHealth InsuranceDental & VisionPTO / Paid Time OffNo Nights or Weekends

Kinder Village at Episcopal Homes of Minnesota | St. Paul, MN

Do you love working with toddlers and creating a classroom where children can learn, play, explore, and grow?

Kinder Village is looking for a caring, energetic, and dependable Lead Toddler Teacher to join our team. We offer a consistent Monday-Friday schedule, no weekends, a childcare employee discount, and a unique intergenerational environment you won't find at a typical childcare center.

Pay & Schedule

Pay: $19.50-$22.00 per hour, based on experience
Full-Time
Monday-Friday
No weekends
Schedule: 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

What Makes Kinder Village Different?

Kinder Village is located within Episcopal Homes of Minnesota, a senior living community that has been part of St. Paul's Midway neighborhood for more than 130 years.

One of the things that makes our childcare center special is our intergenerational programming. Children have opportunities to participate in planned activities with older adults living at Episcopal Homes, creating meaningful connections across generations.

It's a warm, engaging environment where teachers can focus on what matters most—helping children learn, grow, and feel cared for every day.

What You'll Do

As a Lead Toddler Teacher, you'll help create a fun, safe, and nurturing classroom where toddlers can thrive. You'll:

Create a welcoming and engaging classroom environment
Plan age-appropriate activities that support early childhood development
Encourage learning through play, exploration, and everyday experiences
Lead stories, songs, calendar, weather, and social-emotional learning activities
Build strong relationships with children and their families
Work collaboratively with your fellow teachers and coworkers
Participate in intergenerational activities with Episcopal Homes residents
Keep families connected to their child's day through Brightwheel, including meals, naps, diapering, activities, and learning
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with toddlers and brings patience, creativity, dependability, and positive energy to the classroom.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and meet one of the following Minnesota Teacher qualifications:

Associate degree with 4,160 hours as an Assistant Teacher
Child Development Certificate with 1,560 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern
Bachelor's degree with 1,040 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of DHS background studies
Pre-employment TB test through Episcopal Homes

Benefits & Perks

We want our employees to feel supported both at work and outside of work. Benefits include:

Childcare Employee Discount
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Bonus Program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance

Come Grow With Kinder Village

If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to work somewhere that offers a consistent schedule, a supportive team, and the opportunity to make a difference in children's lives every day, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and see what makes Kinder Village such a special place to teach, learn, and grow.

"At Episcopal Homes of Minnesota, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.