Lake Area Discovery Center | Eagan, MN

Salary: $58,000–$70,000/year | 12-Month Position
9-Month School-Year Teaching Option Also Available

Lake Area Discovery Center (LADC) is hiring a Licensed Lead Preschool Teacher for our Discovery Center located at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School in Eagan, Minnesota.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a licensed educator who loves early childhood education and is looking for the opportunity to lead their own classroom while being part of a collaborative and supportive teaching team.

Position Highlights

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will:

• Lead a preschool classroom and create a warm, engaging, play-based learning environment.
• Work alongside a team of Assistant Teachers who support the classroom throughout the day.
• Receive paid daily classroom preparation and planning time.
• Collaborate with LADC's on-site and regional Lead Teacher teams.
• Work with fellow Lead Teachers to develop monthly lesson plans and share curriculum ideas and classroom resources.
• Participate in continuing education, professional development, and leadership opportunities.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families while supporting each child's academic, social-emotional, physical, and spiritual development.
• Partner with Faithful Shepherd Catholic School and LADC leadership to provide a high-quality preschool experience within a faith-based school community.

Salary & Schedule Options

12-Month Lead Teacher Salary: $58,000–$70,000/year, based on education, licensure, qualifications, and experience.

Prefer summers off? LADC also offers a 9-month school-year Lead Teacher position for licensed teachers who do not wish to teach during the summer.

Benefits

Eligible Lead Teachers receive:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Options
• Paid Professional Development & $500 Annual Continuing Education Credit
• Student LADC Tuition Discount for Children of Employees (24% for part-time employees; 50% for full-time employees)
• Supportive Leadership & Advancement Opportunities
• Paid daily classroom preparation time
• Collaborative curriculum planning and shared teaching resources

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A B.A. or B.S. in Education or a related field, AND
• A current or in-process Minnesota Teaching License and/or Master of Education degree
• A passion for early childhood education and creating engaging learning experiences for young children
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with Assistant Teachers, families, school partners, and fellow Lead Teachers

Experience teaching preschool or early elementary-aged children is preferred.

About Lake Area Discovery Center

Lake Area Discovery Center has been serving children and families throughout the Twin Cities metro area since 1999 and currently partners with 18 churches and schools.

LADC provides high-quality early childhood programming for children ages 6 weeks through 5-year-old Pre-K, partnering with churches and schools in ministry and education to provide rich learning and faith-formation experiences.

Lake Area Discovery Center has been NAEYC Nationally Accredited and 4-Star Parent Aware rated since 2009, reflecting our ongoing commitment to high-quality early childhood education.

If you are a licensed educator who wants to lead, teach, collaborate, and grow in a high-quality early childhood program, we would love to hear from you.

Join the Lake Area Discovery Center teaching team at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School in Eagan!