Summary

Community Education | Preschool Teacher | District Office | Available: 08/26/2024

Description

Part-Time ECFE Children’s Teacher – SY 24-25 
Monday – Friday mornings
Mahtomedi District Education Center
14.5 hours per week
Start Date: August 26, 2024

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Early Childhood Coordinator, plan and implement lesson plans based on Early Childhood Indicators of Progress, integrating parent education and best practices in early childhood.  Applicants must have strong classroom management skills, and the ability to work effectively with children and parents.

Qualification Requirements: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function listed below satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 

Essential Functions:

  • Plan and implement  structured parent/child education classes
  • Create and implement lesson plans based on Early Childhood Indicators of Progress, integration with parent education and best practices in early childhood.
  • Create a learning environment and facilitate learning that is developmentally appropriate, respectful and inclusive
  • Model  effective adult/child interaction
  • Serve as a resource to caregivers around early childhood development
  • Maintain up-to-date records according to program requirements
  • Participate in staff meetings and professional development 

Skills Required:

  • Working  knowledge of Early Childhood Indicators of Progress Birth-5, best practices and strategies and individual learning styles
  • Demonstration of  a warm and welcoming rapport with children and families
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • Ability to work effectively with children and parents
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, patience, problem solving and flexibility
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid license in Early Childhood Education required
  • Dual license with Parent Education preferred
  • 2 years or more experience in an ECFE program desired

Salary is based on the amended agreement within the bargaining Teacher Contract

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.