Panther Preschool Teacher

Pre-K 3 & 4 Year Old Substitute Teacher (Long-Term)

Position Type: PRE-K 3 & 4 year old Substitute Teacher (Long-Term) for the  school year.

Location:

NRHEG Secondary School, Community Education

FTE: 1.0

Date Available:

August 25, 2026

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Daily Pay Rate: $277.05

Job Summary

The long-term substitute is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher who is absent for an extended period of time. The long-term substitute works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher during his/her absence.

Position Information

The New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) School District is seeking a 1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Teacher to support the Panther Preschool 3- and 4-year-old classroom during the 2026–2027 school year. This is a long-term assignment with no predetermined end date and may extend through the remainder of the school year. This position includes providing instruction Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30AM to 3:30PM with Friday afternoons as team & classroom prep time within the district.

Providing an appropriate early childhood environment for Pre-school aged children to support their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.

Position Qualifications

• Minnesota teaching license in one or more areas:
Pre-Kindergarten, Early Childhood, PreK - Grade 3, or equivalent, or current Long-term Substitute permit. Bachelor's degree.

• Ideal candidates will have experience working with groups of young children and knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.

• Teaching experience in implementing and modifying curriculum and learning environments for young children.

• Ability to work in a team/PLC experience

• Dedication to positive student, staff, and parent relationships

• Prefer experience with PBIS

• Demonstrate reflective research-based response to teaching and learning

• Candidate should also have experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated strategies that support diverse learners.

• Must have strong classroom management skills with the ability to maintain a positive learning environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans and utilization of instructional materials to provide individualized and small group instruction.

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.

• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records in a timely fashion helps prepares progress reports.

• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals.

• Coordinate support staff and work with parents, specialists, and early childhood special education staff to provide a fun, safe, and quality program for students of various needs.

• Experience in supervising, leading, delegating, and evaluating the activities of support staff personnel.

• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc. as needed.

• Assist with ECFE classes & events.

• Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.

• Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings.

• Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.

• Integration of technology into instruction.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborative work in an energetic environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.

• Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.

• Respond in emergency situations.

• Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.

• May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.

• Implement lessons and activities that incorporate various methods, techniques, and technologies to engage and ensure student learning.

• Create and use assessments to monitor progress of students learning and respond accordingly based on student performance.

• Communicate student progress to all stakeholders, including parents, administrators, and…