Early Childhood Teacher LTS

Full-time 1.1 FTE LTS (Long Term Sub) Early Childhood Teacher, 7:30 a.m.

- 3:15 p.m. Monday-Friday position available on or about January 11, 2027, through May 7, 2027.

Prorated based upon hire date.

Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience.

Current Minnesota license in appropriate area required.

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• Structure the program to meet the individual needs of the children with regard to developmental stage, varied temperaments, learning styles and standards, experiences, talents, etc.
• Confer supportively with parents on individual basis and make referrals when appropriate.
• Model appropriate interaction for parents and children.
• Observe, record, and report significant individual and group interactions.
• Mandated reporter of suspected abuse or neglect as dictated by State, Federal, and Agency polices.

• Plan and implement curriculum that meets children’s needs with special concern for enhancing self-esteem and promoting socio-emotional growth.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate parent/child interaction activities.
• Prepare materials and supplies for children’s activities.
• Guide teaching team in using developmentally appropriate and research-based practice

• Communicate with parent group facilitators about children and significant events in children’s room.
• Communicate with parent educators about parent/child interaction and regularly integrate children’s and parent’s topics.
• Coordinate any special programming or field trips with a parent educator.

• Supervise and delegate responsibilities to assistants and volunteers.
• Collaborate with other teaching staff to implement cohesive educational opportunities for students and families.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services.
• Encourage all classroom team members to contribute to curriculum and planning.

• Follow program policies and guidelines.
• Communicate with parents about program policies.
• Keep accurate records of attendance, conferences, evaluations, referrals, and visitors.

• Prepare and maintain a physical environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of each child.
• Monitor the safety of the environment.
• Clean and disinfect toys and equipment as needed.
• Create an environment of warmth and acceptance.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including hand washing, toileting, or diapering procedures where necessary.

• Access and engage in professional development opportunities that are relevant to early childhood and family education.
• Knowledgeable about current early childhood best practices and how those are implemented across early learning programming.

• Must have a valid MN Board of Teaching License in early childhood education.
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather…