1 Preschool Teacher & 1 Toddler Teacher

About Us

Maple Tree Day School is a small, private/progressive preschool in South St. Paul MN.

We are known for high quality, community based and progressive Early Childhood Education. We are state licensed and in the early stages of accreditation. Maple Tree has a reputation for providing curriculum rich in diversity and inclusion. We foster hands on learning and embrace STEM and literacy. We pride ourselves in: Professionalism, Connections with families and Providing High Quality Curriculum. Please check out our website and submit cover letter and resume.

Seeking:

Full Time Lead Preschool Teacher

Full Time Toddler Teacher

Candidate Qualifications: Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Special Education. At minimum hold a CDA certificate.

Must have prior experience in an Early Childhood Classroom.

Candidate Skills/Job Description:

Energetic loving personality who has a genuine affection for Early Childhood.

Has the ability to work collaboratively with a Teaching Team and values and respects others input.

Knowledge and adherence to Rule 3.

Able to create and implement Theme Based learning with respect to child guided learning as well.

Maintain in conjunction with other Lead Teacher a developmentally appropriate, safe, nurturing, inspired weekly curriculum that meets program objectives.

Must be fluent in documentation and assessments of child’s development in areas of Cognitive, Social, Emotional and Physical Development.

Open to guidance from the Director and recognizes and respects program mission statement.

Excels in ability to communicate with parents both verbally and written.

Has strong classroom management skills and utilizes positive social-emotional problem-solving strategies.

Has knowledge of Early Childhood Behaviors and is familiar with the philosophies of Mindfulness and Conscious Discipline.

Finds JOY in creating a classroom environment that provides for a multitude of learning styles and meets the needs of children specific to that room.

Expectations:

Comfortable lifting 45 lbs. and has flexibility and range of motion to be on floor with children.

Understands and practices professionalism, confidentiality, and is reliable.

Arrives on time and is clean, prepared and organized.

Has reliable mode of transportation.

Benefits:

10 paid Holidays

Paid MEA

1-week paid Winter Break

Holiday Bonus

Birthday off with Pay

On site or Zoom paid for Continued Education Classes

One hour of weekly prep time away from children

7 days PTO after three months

$500-$1,000(depending on qualifications) signing bonus after 6 Mo.

Teachers have the ability to draw from our rich resource room as our classrooms seek to be an investment in education. We may be small but we pride ourselves on maintaining an environment that is clean and captivating!