Hourly Teacher - Early Childhood

Job ID: 5765283 • Application deadline: posted until filled • Starting date: August 31, 2026

About the Role

To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Provide instruction and support in the curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate and equitable use of instructional resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the district, school, and/or program; maintain contact and communication with guardians/caregivers of scholars, working with them in the development of their scholar; design, deliver, and assess curriculum according to district guidelines; provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning when applicable; and work collaboratively with others. Willing to participate in district and building leadership activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement Pre-K (4-year-olds) class and ECFE classes, including delivery and design of lessons that align with the curriculum and assessment practices of the Early Childhood & Family Education program.
• Align teaching practices with a multi-tiered support system to develop successful learners.
• Teach as a member of a classroom team, which may include a parent educator, Educational Support Professional (ESP), and possibly Early Childhood Special Education staff.
• Provide leadership and work direction for ESP.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents and work with them in the development of their child.
• Maintain an attractive and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Attend and contribute to program staff meetings and training.
• Support outreach efforts as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MN teaching license in appropriate field, OR a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.*
• If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2 license.*

*Additional information can be found at the MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with highly diverse populations.
• Experience working with families of low socio-economic status.
• Experience working with young children with no or limited group experiences.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Vietnamese.

Schedule

• Part-time, hourly, 27.55 hrs/week.
• One Pre-K (4-year-old) class at Willow Lane Early Childhood Center: Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings.
• ECFE classes at Willow Lane and/or Arbor View, including one evening class per week.
• Hours may expand to include one Saturday morning assignment per session.

Pay

$36.74 - $49.07 per hour (view salary grid).

Benefits

• Meaningful and impactful work.
• Opportunities to grow professionally.
• A variety of benefits (see employee contracts).
• Summer opportunities and more.