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Location Brainerd, Minnesota

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Lead Teacher - Kids Crest Childcare & Learning Center in Brainerd, MN



Lead Teacher in our Late Preschool room (4 years- Kindergarten)

Kids Crest Childcare & Learning Center is looking for an enthusiastic, caring Lead Teacher to join our brand-new center at Pinecrest of Country Manor in Brainerd. Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where every child feels valued. You will develop age-appropriate lesson plans, guide classroom activities, collaborate with assistant teachers, and help children build the skills and confidence they need for future success.


As part of the Pinecrest campus, Kids Crest offers something especially meaningful: opportunities for children and seniors to build relationships through intergenerational activities and special visits. Teachers can also take their classrooms throughout the campus for a change of scenery and participate in community events and creative learning experiences.


What You'll Do:

  • Build positive relationships with students
  • Create and initiate lesson plans that promote emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth
  • Help maintain a safe, fun and interactive classroom
  • Observe children's development and communicate with families as appropriate
  • Lead or guide with arts and crafts, science experiments, gym games, and creative learning activities
  • Participate in field trips for preschool-age children and older. 


Qualifications:

  • A degree in early childhood education or a similar field, a CDA, or at least 2 years of college credits in early childhood education or similar field
  • 1+ year experience in a child care center
  • Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children and families
  • Meet Rule 3 Requirements to be a Lead Teacher in the state of Minnesota
  • Have general knowledge about Rule 3 and the Licensing requirements for a center in the state of Minnesota
  • 18+ Years of Age
  • CPR/ First Aid Certified, or willing to become certified


Kids Crest builds on the success of Kids Country Child Care and Learning Center in Sartell, voted Central Minnesota’s Best Childcare Center and Best Preschool. Our new center features five age-specific classrooms and outdoor play areas, providing plenty of room for children to explore, learn, and make every day unique.


At Country Manor, we build careers, shape futures, create communities where people thrive, and enrich lives for generations to come. Join us and help create an exceptional childcare community for Brainerd-area children and families!


Benefits & Perks:

  • Extended lunch breaks
  • No work on weekends or major holidays 
  • Robust benefits package (PTO, ESST (earned sick and safe time), medical/dental/vision & more) available to new employees after just one hour worked
  • 401k with employer match
  • Employee discount for Kids Crest


This is a full-time M-F position. Hours will vary based on classroom; Kids Crest is open from 6am- 6pm.

Apply Today!

Interviewing now; don't wait to apply! (Please note: our initial communication may be via email. Don't forget to check your inbox!) ______________________

Kids Crest Childcare & Learning Center
Coming Soon in Brainerd, MN

https://www.pinecrestofcountrymanor.org/

https://www.kidscrest.me/


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Posting ID: 1307642571 Posted: 2026-11-10 Job Title: Lead Teacher