Early Childhood Family Education Teacher (ECFE) – Parent Educator

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District 191 is a future-forward school district committed to removing barriers and forging unique pathways for learning and enrichment for all students. We create engaging programs, services, and opportunities that encourage self-discovery and preparedness, inspiring the pursuit of life-long learning and exploration. One91 is a place where staff members are valued and can make an impact. We're looking for candidates with an innovative, creative approach to education that will spark wonder and curiosity in our learners. We want relationship-builders who are dedicated and passionate about making a difference for our students and community.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Early Childhood Programs Coordinator, the parent educator ECFE teacher is responsible for the development, planning, and implementation of ECFE classes. The parent educator teacher will provide Early Childhood and Family Education programs and services for children birth to pre-kindergarten. The Early Childhood parent educator teacher will support a continuum of programs to support the healthy growth and development of students and families through successful collaboration within the district and the community as a whole, including the planning and implementation of parent/child interaction programming.

Responsibilities

• Understand ECFE goals, objectives, and philosophy
• Knowledge of trends, curriculum models, resources, and methods in the field
• Work cooperatively with program and administrative staff, program coordinator, and peers in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the program
• Prepare and implement developmentally appropriate instruction for all classes
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings, professional development, planning sessions, courses, conferences, etc.
• Develop knowledge about community agencies and services and assist families in finding appropriate resources
• Assist and support ECFE public relation events, including the planning and implementation of special event activities
• Support colleagues in all phases of the program by conferring on a regular basis
• Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
• Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
• Assist and support home visits

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree (Background of professional study in Early Childhood Education, Family Life Education, or Child Development preferred)
• Teaching License (Parent Educator License Preferred)
• Master's degree (Education preferred)

Benefits

Burnsville Education Association benefits package included.

Pay

1.0 FTE, 184 days per year.

Resources

• Discover One91
• Commitment to Equity
• The One91 Learning Experience - A Pathways Approach
• Benefits of Working in One91