Preschool Teacher *Northfield*

Lead Preschool Teacher – Inspire Growing Minds in Northfield!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Do you love inspiring curious preschoolers, encouraging independence, and helping children build confidence for kindergarten and beyond? Anna’s Bananas Daycare & Preschool is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Lead Preschool Teacher at our Northfield location!

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you’ll guide your classroom’s daily routines, create meaningful learning experiences, and build strong relationships with children and families. With professionally prepared weekly curriculum to support your teaching, you can focus on bringing learning to life through play, creativity, and discovery.

Do you enjoy:

• Inspiring preschoolers through art, dramatic play, music, science, and hands-on exploration?
• Helping children develop friendships, express their feelings, and practice problem-solving?
• Building early literacy, math, language, and kindergarten-readiness skills through play?
• Creating consistent routines that encourage independence and confidence?
• Leading a classroom with patience, enthusiasm, and a positive example for your teaching team?

If you have a passion for early childhood education and love making a difference in children’s lives, we would love to meet you!

Exciting Incentives & Benefits

✨ Competitive wages
✨ Monthly bonus opportunities after your first 30 days
✨ Generous childcare discounts of up to 70%
✨ Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Days to support your well-being
✨ Health insurance offered
✨ In-house paid professional development
✨ Advancement and leadership opportunities
✨ Earned referral bonuses
✨ Professionally prepared weekly curriculum to support teachers

Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements and program terms.

Position Overview

Join our dedicated team in Northfield and help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing preschool classroom that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development.

As the Lead Preschool Teacher, you will oversee daily classroom activities, guide your classroom team, and adapt our provided curriculum to meet children’s interests and developmental needs. Your leadership will help children feel secure, valued, and excited to learn.

At Anna’s Bananas, we truly believe: “Your family is our family.”

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily preschool classroom routines and learning experiences.
• Implement the provided curriculum through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
• Create a welcoming classroom where every child feels safe, included, and valued.
• Support early literacy, math, language, motor skills, and kindergarten readiness.
• Use positive guidance to help children develop emotional regulation, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.
• Guide and collaborate with assistant teachers and aides to maintain consistent classroom practices.
• Actively supervise children throughout classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, rest periods, and transitions.
• Observe and document children’s growth and use those observations to support individual learning needs.
• Build positive relationships with families through regular updates and respectful communication.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom and follow health, safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Complete required documentation and training, and follow applicable Minnesota child care licensing requirements and center policies.

Desired Skills & Qualities

• A strong understanding of preschool development and play-based learning.
• A warm, patient approach that celebrates each child’s individuality.
• Positive classroom management and communication skills.
• The ability to lead by example and work collaboratively with a classroom team.
• Creativity, organization, dependability, and enthusiasm.
• A commitment to helping children build confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

Physical Requirements

This position involves actively caring for and supervising preschool children. Essential duties include the ability to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Frequently lift and carry children weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Sit, kneel, squat, bend, and work on the floor with children.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Respond promptly to children’s needs and emergencies.
• Push or pull classroom equipment and playground materials as needed.
• Assist children with toileting, diapering when needed, and daily transitions.
• Participate in indoor and outdoor activities in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications & Licensing Requirements

Candidates must:

• Meet the applicable Minnesota child care licensing qualifications for a teacher position, including education and experience requirements.
• Meet applicable background study requirements before performing duties that require clearance.
• Demonstrate the ability to actively supervise children and safely perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Follow applicable licensing requirements, center policies, and required training expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Previous experience teaching preschoolers in a licensed child care setting.
• Experience leading a classroom and supporting assistant teachers or aides.
• Familiarity with play-based learning, positive guidance, and kindergarten readiness.

Unsure whether your education and experience meet teacher qualifications? We encourage you to apply so we can review your background with you.

Ready to lead a classroom where curiosity grows and every child feels they belong? Apply today to join our Northfield team!

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• This position requires the ability to perform the essential job functions, including:

Standing and walking for extended periods of time
Lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds
Frequently bending, kneeling, and sitting on the floor
Actively engaging with children throughout the day in both indoor and outdoor environments

Are you able to perform these essential job functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation?

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Northfield, MN 55057 (Required)

Work Location: In person