Lead Infant Teacher (Full-Time) Lake Area Discovery Center – Twin Cities Metro Area in Minneapolis, Minnesota at Lake Area Discovery Center

Lead Infant Teacher (Full-Time), Lake Area Discovery Center – Twin Cities Metro Area

Lake Area Discovery Center (LADC) is hiring a Full-Time Lead Infant Teacher to join our high-quality early childhood education / childcare program serving families across the Twin Cities Metro.

This role is ideal for an experienced infant teacher, childcare professional, or early childhood educator who enjoys leading a classroom, collaborating with a strong teaching team, and engaging in ongoing professional growth.

• Lead an Infant classroom (ages 6 weeks–~16 months) in a licensed childcare / daycare setting
• Provide nurturing, responsive care and support social-emotional development
• Collaborate with assistant teachers, aides, and support staff
• Participate in a network of lead teachers and early childhood educators
• Receive paid daily prep time
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and monthly lesson plans
• Support a safe, engaging, and structured learning environment
• Engage in ongoing professional development, early childhood training, and leadership development

• $50,000 – $55,000 annual salary (12-month position)
• 9-month (school-year) option available for those not teaching in summer
• Salary based on education and early childhood experience

• 64 hours Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid in-service / non-student days
• Health benefits
• $500 annual continuing education / professional development credit

• Must meet Minnesota DHS requirements for Lead Teacher
• Background in early childhood education, child development, childcare, or daycare
• Experience with infants or toddler care preferred
• Strong classroom management, communication, and teamwork skills

Since 1999, Lake Area Discovery Center has partnered with 18 churches and schools across the Twin Cities Metro to serve children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K.

We are proud to be:

• NAEYC Nationally Accredited
• 4-Star Parent Aware rated since 2009

Our programs emphasize high-quality early learning, kindergarten readiness, and whole-child development, creating nurturing environments for both children and educators.