Toddler Lead Teacher

Application Deadline: Until filled

Salary: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

This is a full-time position.

Duties

Create a warm nurturing classroom for toddlers ages 13
Build strong responsive relationships with children and families
Use trauma-informed and relationship-based strategies to support childrens emotional regulation sense of safety and resilience
Partners with families using empathy active listening and strength-based communication
Collaborate with coworkers in ways that promote trust psychological safety and mutual respect
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities aligned with Early Head Start standards
Support social-emotional development through play routines and intentional interactions
Observe and document childrens growth to individualize learning using the TS Gold observation tool.
Partner with families and colleagues to support the whole child and whole family
Ability to effectively relate and communicate with people of varying multi-ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
Capable of using good judgment in daily teaching situations and in interactions with staff parents and community volunteers.
Use a computer and related software applications

Job Qualifications

BA in Child Development
Must pass background study
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Experience in Early Head Start or Head Start
Background in trauma-informed or relationship-based care
Experience working with diverse families and communities
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to sit stand bend and engage in floor-level activities with children

About Wilder

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. Our 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 addition you will have access to professional development opportunities including development funding tuition discounts and training. You will also have access to Wilders employee resource groups and other opportunities available to all employees. 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 successful applicants proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements.

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.