Part- Time Early Childhood Screener

About the role

Part‑Time Early Childhood Screener at Foley Elementary School, a preK‑3 primary school with 620 students and approximately 100 staff members. The position begins in September 2026. The screener conducts developmental assessments and hearing/vision screenings for children ages 3‑5, reviews results with families, and performs screenings 1‑2 times per month for a total of 30‑40 hours per year.

Responsibilities

• Assess child development (fine/gross motor, speech/language, social‑emotional, cognitive) using state‑approved standardized instruments.
• Assess child health: review child/family health history, measure weight and height, conduct vision and hearing screening.
• Participate in required screening training.
• Document assessment results and discuss them with parents during the summary interview.
• Determine referral status to district or community services as needed.
• Conduct screenings and summary conferences with interpreter assistance when families’ preferred language is not English.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota teaching license, or equivalent training in Early Childhood Teacher, School Psychologist, Kindergarten Teacher, Parent Educator, Early Childhood Special Education, or a current nursing license.
• Experience working with young children and their families.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• 30‑minute duty‑free lunch provided on screening days.

Pay

Hourly rate: $35.00

Schedule

Screening days are normally scheduled between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with some dates requiring later afternoon or early evening hours. Screeners report 30 minutes before the first appointment and remain 30 minutes after the last appointment for setup, pack‑up, sanitizing, and equipment loading. Screenings occur 1‑2 times per month, totaling approximately 30‑40 hours per year, and typically begin in September.