2026 Parent Educator Temporary Position, 1.5 hours/week, Dates: 10/19/26-12/21/26

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks a Parent Educator for a temporary role at the Minnetonka Community Education Center (MCEC). The position runs 1.5 hours per week from 10/19/26 to 12/21/26 and requires a Parent Educator license plus pediatric First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities include leading parent discussion groups and communicating with families. Experience with early childhood education, strong collaboration with staff, and the ability to integrate technology in instruction are

Qualifications

• License required: Parent Educator.
• Current pediatric First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Position is 1.5 hours per week for a limited 10/19/26–12/21/26 window.
• Ability to develop age-appropriate group discussions for infants 18–23 months.
• Strong communication with parents and staff; collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for ages 18–23 months.
• Maintain group dynamics to create an effective learning atmosphere.
• Prepare progress notes and referrals as needed.
• Communicate with parents via newsletters, calls, and emails.
• Integrate technology into instruction and participate in professional learning.

Skills

Parent Educator license

First Aid certified

CPR certified

Communication skills

Collaborative

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Minnetonka Public School District

2026 Parent Educator Temporary Position, 1.5 hours/week, Dates: 10/19/26-12/21/26 JobID: 9622

• Position Type: Community Education-Licensed Positions/ Early Childhood (ECFE)-Parent Educator
• Date Posted: 10/12/2026
• Location: Minnetonka Community Education Center (MCEC)

Assignment Details: The teacher will be responsible for leading parent discussion groups for parents of children 18 to 23 months of age. The position will work 1.5 hours per week from dates 10/19/26-12/21/26 only.

License Required: Parent Educator, required. Current pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, required.

Compensation: Click here to view the ECFE teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -g-, Schedule F. This Position Is Not Medical nor Dental Benefit Eligible.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials with developmentally appropriate information for each age group.
• Establishes and maintains high standards of group dynamics to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates meaningfulness of presented materials to the group, keeps appropriate records in a timely fashion, and prepares progress reports or surveys as needed.
• Assists in identifying children's needs and makes appropriate referrals as needed.
• Maintains a professional day, as defined by building/and contract.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, etc.
• Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
• Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
• Integration of technology into instruction.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
• Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
• Respond in emergency situations.
• Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
• May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
• Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
• Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
• Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
• Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Hiring Administrators:

Molly Bahneman, Coordinator of Minnetonka Preschool, ECFE and Jr Explorers