For over 30 years, Way to Grow, Inc. has been one of the preeminent early learning programs in the Twin Cities. We focus on the most important stages of life — from prenatal to third grade and parenting. We firmly believe that every child should be born healthy, stay healthy and have the equal opportunity to succeed in school and life.
Through our in-home and center-based programming, we help parents create a healthy home and become their children’s first and most important teachers.
Join Our Team
We employ individuals who share our passion for early education and believe that together we can make a difference for the future of children, families, community, and economy. Please check back regularly for updated opportunities.
Current Openings
Assistant Teacher
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher in center-based programming, including in classroom-based educational experiences, and providing developmentally appropriate opportunities for diverse children and families.
The Assistant Teacher collaborates closely with the Lead Teacher to assist in lesson planning, curriculum implementation, classroom management, and family communication. This position also assists with family events, promotes the parent as the child’s first teacher and reinforces parent-child activities in the home that lead to school readiness.
To learn more or apply, please submit your resume and cover letter here!
Family Educator
The Family Educator is responsible for conducting outreach activities, intake and assessment procedures, and utilizing participant home-visiting to establish and maintain trusting relationships with families.
Responsibilities include educating pregnant moms and families with children up to 3rd grade, teaching parenting techniques and pre-literacy skills to parents, and educating parents on the importance of parent participation in early education and developing family plans and goals. The
Family Educator also refers families to the appropriate service providers in the community to address the school readiness needs of children from prenatal to age eight.
To learn more or apply, please submit your resume and cover letter here!
Education Program Specialist
We are looking for an Education Program Specialist who can help our organization grow! This new full-time position based in our Minneapolis office will play a key role in supporting Way to Grow’s Program Directors. In this role, you will coordinate all aspects of our educational programs including scheduling and logistics as well as data analysis and reporting.
To apply or learn more, click here!
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible for implementing a research-based curriculum and early childhood best-practice which scaffolds children in their language and early literacy growth and overall development. This position also leads family events, promotes the parent as the child’s first teacher and reinforces parent-child activities in the home that lead to school readiness.
Volunteers
A great way to get involved with Way to Grow is to volunteer. We deeply appreciate the generous donation of time and talent our volunteers provide. Check out our volunteer opportunities and see if you might be a good fit for Way to Grow!