Position Type: Child Care/ Youth Enrichment/Child Care Teacher

Date Posted: 7/28/2025

Location: District Services Center Duty Days: 238 (year-round position)

Start: 25-26 School Year

About Spring Lake Park Schools Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose -- "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" - provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system - a culture with a methodology and set of processes - where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility, and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Position Overview: Full-day childcare teacher of 3- and 4-year-olds. The candidate will be responsible for all assigned lead teacher duties including the creation of a learner-centered environment, the implementation of designated Early Childhood curriculum, designing innovative hands-on activities with clear learning targets, assessment of student progress, management of the classroom, direction of classroom support staff, parent communication, and collaboration with other district staff.

Qualification Requirements: *Candidate must meet qualifications for a "Teacher" under Minnesota DCYF Rule 3 requirements for child care centers *First Aid and CPR certifications required within three months of hire *Previous experience teaching preschool and/or working with young children *Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills *Ability to build positive relationships with students that result in high levels of student engagement in learning *Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues *Firm belief and practice in positive behavior management *Ability to use current, effective early childhood instruction and authentic assessment methods *Exhibits a strong understanding of child development & knowledge of the ECIPs

Preferences: Candidates with a teaching license are welcome but not required

Salary:

Group

Child Care

Position

Child Care Teacher

Rate of Pay

$18.80-$25.40/hr (Depending on experience and qualifications).

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Sick Leave, 403(b), Life, LTD, FSA. Additional $1.75/hr for Great Start funding.

How to Apply Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx

For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Angela Vokac, Director of Early Childhood Programs, at avokac@district16.org or (763) 600-5901. Selection Procedure: Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview. Candidates will be interviewed at the request of the district until the position is filled.

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.