Long Term Substitute - Early Childhood Teacher

Position Summary

The General Education Early Childhood Teacher will facilitate learning within an early childhood setting for children in a school‑readiness/preschool classroom. This is an hourly, long‑term substitute position as defined by the Long Term Substitute Agreement.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota teaching license
• Early Childhood teaching license
• Experience with diverse, multicultural children and families
• Positive outlook and flexibility
• Ability to collaborate and work in a multi‑disciplinary team

Essential Functions

• Implement designated curriculum(s) and supplement activities as needed to meet the educational needs of young children.
• Design student learner outcomes and goals that meet individual needs.
• Develop and organize a stimulating physical setting to promote successful learning.
• Plan varied learning activities appropriate to the children’s age and development.
• Provide effective direction and support in involving the classroom educational assistant and parents in classroom preparation and activities.
• Practice sensitivity and support to children and their families regarding cultural, economic, and racial diversity.
• Participate in staff development, including staff meetings, workshops, and in‑service training.
• Provide systematic and developmental evaluation to be included in the child’s permanent cumulative file.
• Maintain cost‑effective management of classroom resources and supplies.

Working Environment

The role is performed primarily in a classroom setting with frequent interruptions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Physical: Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, twist; lift, carry, push, or pull light to moderate weights; attend to children’s personal hygiene needs.
• Vision: Normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hearing: Normal audio range with or without correction.