Effective Date of Employment: 
July 8 – August 2, 2024
Summer Only Position

Application Deadlines:
June 10, 2024 – 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
Internal and External applicants:  Apply on-line at www.district196.org

OVERVIEW

District 196 is a state and nationally recognized public school district covering 110 square miles in northern Dakota County, Minnesota.  District 196 serves approximately 150,000 residents including more than 29,000 students in Early Childhood programs through grade 12 and approximately 11,500 Birth – 4 year olds.
 
Early Childhood Family Services, a program of Community Education, offers families with children birth through prekindergarten a variety of programs and services including Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Connections Preschool (School Readiness) and Family School (Family Literacy).

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minnesota Parent and Family Education license
• Bachelor’s degree
• Teaching experience in developing, modifying and implementing curriculum, assessment and instruction for parents and their children birth to age seven
• Skills in group facilitation and leadership with parents and/or children
• Organizational skills
• Ability and desire to work within a team
• Ability to collaborate across district and community programs
• Ability to develop and maintain respect and rapport with staff, parents and children
• Experience developing and maintaining learning environments for children
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in culturally proficient teaching

PREFERRED

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings or Saturdays
• Experience with parents and children (birth to seven).
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.
• Multilingual skills preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Facilitate the growth and development of parents and children (birth to seven) through content and opportunities that are culturally relevant and meet the standard of best practice and research. 
• With Early Childhood educator, plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning activities for parents and children to do together and serve as a model for parent-child interactions. 
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated, evenings and weekends included. 
• Assist parents with identified family needs.  Locate and share community resources with families. Seek the assistance of district and community specialists as required.  
• Routinely perform continuing evaluation of the ECFS classes and activities with other staff members. 
• Maintain and submit accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation. 
• Participate in staff and team meetings.  
• Actively participate in a culture of professional learning, program development and evaluation. 
• Help maintain program environment and inventory of classroom materials and equipment. 
• Initiate and maintain partnerships and cooperative relationships between early childhood programs and the community, school district programs, private and public organizations, and local and state agencies. 
• Plan and participate in outreach activities as needed. 
• Participate in program, advisory council and district committees as appropriate. 
• Build professional knowledge of current trends and research in the field of early childhood and family education. 
• Maintain and improve professional competence by membership in local and national professional organizations; keep current with professional literature and practices in the field of Parenting and Early Childhood Education. 
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, colleagues, support staff and parents. 
• Perform other related duties as required.

 Responsible to:
Early Childhood Family Services Program Manager

Compensation:
$40.00/hr. for student contact days, training and preparation on non-student contact days

 
In District 196, the sky’s the limit for students and employees. That’s because our committed team of employees is dedicated to the mission of educating, developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our whole child, “Triple-A” approach provides students and staff opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their infinite possibilities in academics, the arts and athletics.
 
District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employer and how likely they would be to recommend their employer to others.
 
District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school for students with special emotional and behavioral needs, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for lifelong learners of all ages.
 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.
 
The Director of Human Resources, Shelly Monson (651-423-7859 – shelly.monson@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 – jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Michael Bolsoni (651-423-7712 – Michael.Bolsoni@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 – janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).