Part-Time ECFE Teacher

Under the supervision of the Director of Community Education and Early Childhood Coordinator, the Early Childhood Teacher creates and maintains a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for children ages birth to five. This role supports the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child through developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with early learning standards. Responsibilities include both Preschool and Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs, with a focus on actively including parents as partners in program implementation.

Responsibilities

• Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Plans and delivers instruction aligned to ECIPs, supporting all developmental domains (social-emotional, language, cognitive, physical, and approaches to learning).
• Assessment and Instructional Responsiveness: Uses observation and assessment to monitor student progress, adjust instruction, and document learning outcomes.
• Social-Emotional Support: Creates a nurturing environment that promotes positive relationships, self-regulation, and independence.
• Language and Literacy Development: Integrates language-rich interactions and early literacy experiences throughout daily instruction.
• Play-Based Instruction: Designs engaging, hands-on learning experiences that promote exploration and critical thinking.
• Family Engagement: Builds partnerships with families and actively includes parents in program implementation (ECFE-aligned).
• Learning Environment and Materials: Maintains an organized, developmentally appropriate classroom and prepares instructional materials (e.g., manipulatives, learning tools) to support instruction.
• Instructional Support and Implementation: Guides students through learning activities, reinforces targeted skills, monitors progress, and supports implementation of lesson plans.
• Documentation and Organization: Maintains accurate student records, including filing, portfolios, and documentation for conferences and program requirements.
• Student Supervision and Transitions: Ensures student safety and appropriate behavior across all settings, including hallways, restrooms, arrival, dismissal, and transportation routines.
• Operational Support: Completes classroom support tasks such as copying, organizing materials, and maintaining student files.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Ensures a safe and supportive environment for all students.
• Professionalism: Engages in ongoing professional development and performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Education or Early Childhood Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Minnesota Teaching License in Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 3) or related field.
• Bachelor's degree and completion of a state-approved teacher preparation program required.
• Candidates eligible under Minnesota tiered licensure system may be considered.

Physical Requirements

Light work, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Pay

Starting wage: $32.46 per hour base. Additional compensation commensurate with experience may apply. Consult the DTA Master Agreement on the Delano Public Schools website (under Human Resources > Personnel Agreements); Schedule E, page 52.