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Stepping Stones Early Learning Center
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2026

Up to $1000 sign-on/commitment bonus AND monthly performance bonus

Stepping Stones ELC - Woodbury, is looking for a full time, qualified Teacher to join our professional TEAM to create a positive, caring and academic environment for the upcoming school year Our school is expanding and we have multiple options for age groups to teach. This position would primarily work with Toddler or Preschool age kiddos. Teachers must have a great love and patience for children and find joy in working with children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of early childhood educational methods, as well as the ability to engage positively and earn their trust and attention.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement age appropriate curriculum
  • Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.).
  • Observe and demonstrate social and emotional skills
  • Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve conflict
  • Organize group times, outdoor play, nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
  • Track children's progress and report to parents via ProCare Connect app
  • Collaborate with other educators
  • Maintain a clean and tidy classroom with health and safety standards

Skills

  • Proven experience as an Early Childhood Teacher
  • Understanding of the principles of child development and Toddler/Preschool educational methods
  • Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
  • Excellent communication and instructional skills
  • Ability to act as mediator between children
  • Certification in child CPR/1st Aid

Benefits

  • Competitive starting pay

  • Potential sign-on/commitment bonus, up to $1000 (DOQ)

  • Monthly performance bonus, up to $500/month - EVERY month

  • Matching 401k retirement plan, up to 4%

  • Holiday pay and PTO

  • Health and Dental options available

  • Employee tuition discounts, available immediately

  • On-site chef will provide breakfast, lunch and snack to all employees

  • Proven site leadership and TEAM atmosphere

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $45,520.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a current CDA or completed Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Childcare: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Woodbury, MN Required)

Work Location: In person

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