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Tribal Government

Preschool Educare Teacher

Prior Lake, MN · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

The Educare Teacher mentors and trains staff on teaching strategies, behavior guidance, and classroom management, while maintaining a safe, clean, and engaging environment. This position also leads ...

Mystic Lake

Preschool Educare Teacher

Prior Lake, MN

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

The Educare Teacher mentors and trains staff on teaching strategies, behavior guidance, and classroom management, while maintaining a safe, clean, and engaging environment. This position also leads ...

Mystic Lake

Educare Teacher - Sub

Prior Lake, MN

Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community at our early education center, Playworks as an Educare Teacher! In this role you will subbing into different classrooms and support the teachers in ...

Tribal Government

Educare Teacher - Sub

Prior Lake, MN · On-site

Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community at our early education center, Playworks as an Educare Teacher! In this role you will subbing into different classrooms and support the teachers in ...

Educare Academy

Lead Teacher - Educare Academy

Toledo, OH

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Educare Academy is currently seeking a qualified Lead Teacher for our Sylvania Ave location . * Career Progression : We support your journey! We encourage and support CDA completion and offer ...

Educare Academy

Lead Teacher - Educare Academy

Toledo, OH · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Educare Academy is currently seeking a qualified Lead Teacher for our Sylvania Ave location . * Career Progression : We support your journey! We encourage and support CDA completion and offer ...

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How much do educare teacher jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for educare teacher in the United States is $17.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.22 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Educare Teachers?

Educare Teachers are early childhood educators who work in Educare centers, which provide comprehensive early learning programs for young children, typically from birth to age five. Their role involves fostering children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through structured activities, play-based learning, and individualized support. Educare Teachers also collaborate with families to support children's growth and ensure a strong foundation for lifelong learning. They often work as part of a team that includes other educators, family support staff, and health professionals.

How does an Educare Teacher typically collaborate with parents and other staff to support children's development?

An Educare Teacher works closely with parents, caregivers, and fellow educators to create a nurturing, consistent environment that promotes children's cognitive, emotional, and social growth. This often involves regular communication with families about each child’s progress, participating in team meetings to align on curriculum and care strategies, and collaborating with specialists such as speech therapists or counselors when necessary. By fostering strong partnerships with families and colleagues, Educare Teachers ensure that each child receives individualized support both at school and at home.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Educare Teacher, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Educare Teacher, you need a solid grounding in early childhood development, classroom management, and a relevant qualification such as a diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education. Familiarity with curriculum frameworks, assessment tools, and child-centered learning platforms is typically required. Strong communication, patience, and cultural sensitivity help build trust with children and foster positive relationships with families. These skills and qualities are crucial for creating a nurturing, inclusive learning environment that supports each child's holistic development.

What is the difference between Educare Teacher vs Preschool Teacher?

AspectEducare TeacherPreschool Teacher
CredentialsTypically requires a CDA or early childhood education certificationUsually requires a CDA or similar early childhood credential
Work EnvironmentWorks in early childhood education centers, daycare, or preschoolsWorks primarily in preschools, daycare centers, or early learning programs
Employer & IndustryEmployers include daycare centers, early childhood programs, and community organizationsEmployers are preschools, private early learning centers, and educational institutions

Both Educare Teachers and Preschool Teachers work with young children in early childhood settings and often share similar credentials. However, Educare Teachers may focus more on comprehensive early childhood development programs, while Preschool Teachers typically work specifically in preschool classrooms preparing children for kindergarten.

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Infographic showing various Educare Teacher job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 20% As Needed, 3% Full Time, 69% Temporary, 1% Nights, and 4% Summer. Highlights an 28% Physical, 71% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,287 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Preschool Educare Teacher

Tribal Government

Prior Lake, MN • On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Playworks is seeking a strong, experienced Educare Preschool Teacher to join our team. This role provides care, supervision, and developmental support while planning and implementing organized activities, smooth transitions, and developmentally appropriate curriculum across all learning domains. The Educare Teacher mentors and trains staff on teaching strategies, behavior guidance, and classroom management, while maintaining a safe, clean, and engaging environment. This position also leads clear communication with families, conducts family conferences, supports child transitions, and partners with management on individual child needs and behavior concerns. Enjoy weekly pay, on-site clinics, and health benefits. Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!
Job Overview: Monitors the wellbeing and safety of the children, contributes to the sales and retention, through positive communication, with families, and ensure the planning, preparation, and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum. Trains and mentor's other employees in department. Ability to work in a Team Environment. Enjoys working with children.
Create Your Path: The Work You'll Do:
  • Supervises children while providing care and support to children. Responsible for the care, hygiene, learning, and developmental activities, specialized programs, and redirection of children. Promotes positive child interactions.
  • Organized activities and smooth transitions are planned and implemented. Trains and ensures employees are providing quality transitions.
  • Develops and oversees weekly curriculum involving the following areas: Physical, Cognitive, Social, Language, and Cultural/Gender appropriate. Oversees the daily preparation of the environment to provide developmentally appropriate activities. Ensure that the activities are meeting the learning objectives for the curriculum.
  • Uses and mentor's employees on a variety of teaching strategies to enhance children's learning and development. Makes sure the classroom environment is appropriate.
  • Oversees the process of written communications to families ensuring appropriate language and format is used on every form when communicating to families. Passes on information or concerns to Supervisor. Communicates information to families.
  • Completes biannual family conference and informal conferences when needed. Oversees employees fill out forms correctly and develops goals with families on individual child.
  • Works with Manager on developmental transitions of children. Ensure families, employees and environment is kept up to date with information on new children. Is aware of each child's individual file and communicates information to other employees.
  • Keeps work environment safe for children and employees. Maintains classroom records, cleanliness, and orderliness. Equipment is sanitized regularly.
  • Is calm and patient with children. Follows through on making sure accurate information is conveyed to families and works with Manager on any behavior concerns. Uses and mentors on Playworks behavior guide techniques.

Job Requirements:
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must meet qualification and experience requirements from the MN Rule 3 guidelines for Teacher category.
  • Three or more years of experience in an early childhood educational program and leadership skills.
  • CPR and First Aid Certification required.
  • Pass background check, work physical and drug test.
  • Valid Class D driver's license may be required with good driving record.
  • Ability to move in a variety of motions including bending, squatting, crawling, kneeling, twisting, pulling, and/ or pushing.
  • Capacity to handle and lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
  • Has the physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations, including on feet 80% of time.

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities. Generous benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms, free uniform cleaning and tuition reimbursement.
Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org
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