Job Title: Lead Teacher

Location: Mouna’s Children Center

Reports To: Center Director / Education Coordinator

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $ 25 + benefits

Mission Statement

At Mouna's Children Center, L.L.C our mission is to provide a nurturing, safe, and stimulating

environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. I am looking for teachers who are

committed to building strong, positive relationships with each child, fostering their curiosity.

With a deep understanding of the trust parents place in us. We are dedicated to fostering each

child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through play-based learning and

meaningful interactions. We foster a sense of belonging, promoting and encouraging creativity

and curiosity in every child. We believe in the power of strong relationships and collaboration

with families. Commitment to fostering lifelong skills that empower children for lifetime. If you

are reliable and compassionate about early childhood this is the place for you.

Position Overview:

The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for

children in our care, supporting their emotional, cognitive, and physical development. This role

involves planning and implementing age-appropriate educational activities, supervising assistant

teachers and maintaining strong communication with parents and families. The Lead Teacher

ensures that all activities align with the center's curriculum, state licensing standards, and best

practices in early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities:

Reliable, regular attendance.

❖ Plan and implement daily lessons and activities that are engaging, educational,

and developmentally appropriate for children age 2-5 years old

❖ Develop and maintain individualized lesson plans that cater to the needs and

abilities of each child.

❖ Use a variety of teaching methods, such as hands-on activities, outdoor play, and

creative arts, to foster learning in all developmental areas.

❖ Monitor and assess the development of children, maintaining observation records

and progress reports.

❖ Implement the center’s curriculum and integrate family input into daily activities.

• Classroom Management:

❖ Lead and supervise a classroom of 14 children, ensuring safety, behavior

management, and positive interactions.

❖ Foster an inclusive environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive

growth.

❖ Guide and mentor assistant teachers and other staff members to ensure smooth

classroom operations.

• Child Development Support:

❖ Recognize and address the individual needs of children, including those with

special needs or learning differences.

❖ Provide positive reinforcement and consistent, clear communication to encourage

appropriate behavior.

❖ Foster a respectful and supportive classroom community where children are

encouraged to share and collaborate.

• Parent Communication:

❖ Build strong relationships with families, offering regular updates on children's

progress and development.

❖ Organize and participate in parent-teacher conferences, ensuring that

communication is clear and constructive.

❖ Encourage family involvement in center activities and special events.

• Health & Safety:

❖ Ensure a safe, clean, and well-organized classroom and play area, following all

health and safety guidelines.

❖ Adhere to the center’s policies regarding health, nutrition, and cleanliness.

❖ Administer first aid as needed and follow appropriate protocols for any

emergency situations.

• Administrative Duties:

❖ Complete required documentation and maintain accurate child records, including

attendance, progress reports, and incident reports.

❖ Participate in staff meetings and training sessions to maintain certifications and

improve teaching practices.

❖ Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and state standards for early

childhood education.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Lead Teacher is occasionally

required to:

❖ Regular walking, standing, kneeling, bending, sitting on the floor, and sitting at a

desk.

❖ Frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Occasional lifting up to 45 pounds.

❖ Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

❖ Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear co-workers

when working on team projects and the ability to hear young children in the

classroom and/or on playground.

Education and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Must meet DHS Rule 3 Child Care Teacher requirements OR have the desire and ability

to complete needed trainings to become a qualified teacher.

• Have or be able to obtain First Aid / Pediatric and Adult CPR certification

• MN state licensing requirements of a Lead Teacher include a variety of combinations,

other combinations can be reviewed upon application in consultation with MN

Department of Human Services:

❖ High School Diploma or GED + 4,160 hours as assistant teacher + 24 credit

hours

❖ MN Technical Institute certificate of Child Development Assistant + 2,080 hours

as assistant teacher + 6 quarter credits

❖ Valid or Renewable Center CDA (Child Development Associate) for appropriate

age + 1,560 hours as assistant teacher, aide or student intern

❖ 2-year degree in child development or early childhood education + 1,040 hours

as assistant teacher, aide or student intern + 6 quarter credits

❖ Bachelor’s degree in any field + 1,040 hours as assistant teacher, aide or student

intern + 18 quarter credits

❖ MN Teaching License for elementary education without kindergarten

endorsement + 520 hours as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern + 6 quarter

credits within one year of initial employment

❖MN Teaching License for prekindergarten or elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement

❖Infant Room Lead Teacher only may be an RN or LPN

Skills & Competencies:

• Patience, creativity, and adaptability.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in early childhood education.
• A nurturing and caring approach to working with children.

Acknowledgement

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this role. It does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to the job. The employee may be required to perform other duties as requested by their supervisor / Board of Directors. All requirements are subject to change over time.

Contact: Maimouna Coulibaly

Phone: 612-458-6779

Email: mounachildrencenter@yahoo.com

Website: www.mounachildrencenter.com