What are the responsibilities and job description for the FULL TIME Preschool Lead Teacher position at Aunty's Child Care?
Join the Aunty’s Child Care Team!
At Aunty’s Child Care, we pride ourselves on our close-knit team, low teacher turnover, and a deeply rooted culture of care that extends not just to the children we serve, but to our staff as well. We're more than just a workplace — we're a community.
We’re currently seeking a reliable, compassionate Lead Preschool Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and ready to grow alongside our children using a therapeutic, relationship-centered approach. This role is perfect for someone eager to make a meaningful impact while learning lifelong skills — from guiding behavior without shame, to supporting emotional development, teaching relationship repair, and understanding the "why" behind children’s actions.
Why Join Aunty’s?
- We believe teachers thrive when they’re trusted — that’s why we give our educators autonomy within a strong, supportive framework.
- Our preschoolers spend most of the summer outside — exploring the woods, walking the Lakewalk, playing at the beach, and discovering the beauty of the natural world.
- Even in winter, we embrace outdoor learning, teaching children to care for the Earth, their environment, and themselves.
- We prioritize community, responsibility, problem-solving, and self-advocacy — values that our teachers model every day.
We’re looking for someone who is committed, punctual, and ready to do the deep, rewarding work this field requires. Reliability is a must — our team and the children we serve count on one another.
Qualifications
Required:
To meet the State of Minnesota Human Services Licensing Act (Rule 3), candidates must have a combination of education and work or intern experience, such as a high school diploma or GED, plus 24 quarter credit hours in education and at least 1,040 hours of directly related work experience.
A completed background study and reference verification, per Rule 11, are also required.
Preferred:
- A BA/BS degree in any field from an accredited college or university (with at least 18 quarter credits in education) and 1,040 hours of experience as a teacher, assistant, or intern; or Minnesota Department of Education Pre-K/Nursery or Early Childhood Teacher licensure.
- One year or more of formal experience working with children (birth to age 5) in a full-day child care program.
- Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to model respectful behavior and positive problem solving.
If you're ready to be part of something special — a place where children and teachers grow together — we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in a meaningful career!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18