Preschool Teacher | Early Learning 3's

Saint Louis Park Independent School District 283 CEN-ECFE
- St. Louis Park, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Saint Louis Park Independent School District 283 CEN-ECFE
- St. Louis Park, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in St. Louis Park Public Schools

Job : 5875824

Final date to receive applications: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Title:

Early Learning Educator

DBM Classification:

A13/Grade4

Department:

Community Education

Salary Range:

$22.47 $ 31.29

Employee Group:

CE Educators

Prepared Date:

August, 2026

Reports to:

Early Learning Supervisor

FTE/FLSA Status:

0.84 FTE (33.75 hours per week)

Provide academic and social skills instruction to children 33-48 months old in a 1/2 day preschool setting. Create learning opportunities and classroom environments that are multicultural/gender favorable to learning & growth based on a commitment that all children can learn.

• Design and implement culturally relevant, differentiated instruction for preschool children.
• Collaborate with peers to develop best practices for the needs and abilities of the children.
• Conducts class assessments to determine learning priorities and outcomes for children.
• Provide instructional leadership to other support staff and classroom volunteers within the classroom.
• Create rapport with children and parents.
• Collaborates with educational professionals and administrators regarding the needs of children and families, instructional support, standards, and instructional technologies.
• Team and plan with teachers and classroom assistants.
• Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team, and individual professional development.

• Knowledge of practices, techniques, and fundamentals of child care programming and services, teaching principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of child development theories and development stages and needs.
• Knowledge of District academic curriculum requirements.
• Fundamentals of work coordination and delegation.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, or guidelines pertaining to childcare programs, operations, and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of Kid’s Place program operational policies and procedures of the District.
• Knowledge of behavioral management practices and fundamentals.
• Assigning work, leading, and coordinating work activities and priorities of classroom support personnel.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Supervising groups of children in accordance with behavioral guidelines and rules to ensure an appropriate environment and the safety of participants and staff.
• Planning and implementing site activities in accordance with program themes, field trips, and academic subject activities.
• Implementing behavioral management practices.
• Updating and preparing site files, records, and reports in accordance with department requirements.
• Dealing with children, staff, parents, administrators, and building personnel concerning issues and activities.
• Interactions require the explanation of program operational rules and working with others to gain cooperation and understanding of educational issues/needs.
• Preferred fluency in Spanish and English.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

• Required to take and pass a Department of Homeland Security background check every 2 years to ensure the safety and security of the children in care.
• BA degree in early childhood education or related preferred.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Must be fluent in Spanish and English.

St. Louis Park Schools provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 20 or more hours per week. Key benefits include:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

The cost of benefits varies based on the employee group and full-time equivalent (FTE) status. For detailed…