ECFE Early Child Educator

• Position Type:
  Early Childhood/ ECFE Early Child Educator
• Date Posted:
  9/1/2026
• Location:
  
  Cloquet Community Education

Welcome to Cloquet Public Schools! We are a dynamic community serving over 2,500 students in northern Minnesota. Our vision, "Growing forward for our community, our schools, and our future" guides us as we work to provide a robust educational opportunity for each student we serve.

We offer a small-town feel combined with the amenities of larger districts, and we are recognized for our commitment to cultural inclusivity, high-quality education and a strong sense of community. Here you will find a welcoming, forward-thinking environment where you are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families. If you are passionate about education and community, we invite you to join our team!

The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes:

• All students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
• In the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
• In the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
• In meeting students' academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success

The ECFE Child Educator will plan, organize and implement quality early childhood education for assigned ECFE classes. This position is considered exempt
under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Submit yearly curriculum plans and weekly lesson plans to the Coordinator
• With the coordinator, research curriculum in accordance with overall program policy and philosophies and expand and improve professional resources
• Plan according to learning styles and cultural/socioeconomic differences
• Develop and implement curriculum for parent/child time and child components of the program
• Prepare and clean up the classroom
• Arrange the classroom learning environment in an age-appropriate manner
• Responsible for classroom supplies and placing needed items on the shopping list
• Make referrals to coordinator as needed for special assistance or community resources
• Oversee classroom assistant and assign duties as needed
• Make referrals to Early Childhood Special Education as needed
• Collaborate with ECSE to meet individual needs of families
• Serve as a model for parents when working with young children
• Meet individually with parents as needed
• Attend staff meetings and special events as assigned
• Assist in public relations and outreach services as needed
• Follow discipline policy and all district program policies
• Observe confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned by the ECFE/SR Coordinator

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities, and is not meant to be inclusive of every task or responsibility.

We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues, commitment to ECFE program philosophies, and an enthusiasm for working with students. Preferred candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning as evidenced by graduate-level work or an earned degree, as well as participation in professional organization conferences or seminars related to the content area.…