Early Childhood Educator - (LTS)

Independent School District 196; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for the upcoming school year. Responsibilities include fostering relationships with families and developing and implementing innovative early childhood programs. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minnesota Teacher License, with a passion for nurturing young learners from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Account

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience with children birth to age five preferred.
• Knowledge of Community Education, early childhood programs and developmental needs.
• Experience with diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport and relationships with families and community members.
• Create a welcoming environment for all families.
• Collaborate on curriculum design and evaluation.

Skills

Communication

Curriculum Development

Cultural Competence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Minnesota Teacher License in Early Childhood Education or Birth to 3rd grade

Job description

Description

1.0 FTE (LTS)

Early Childhood Educator - Early Childhood Family Services

Classes include Family School, Connections Preschool Discovery, and Early Childhood Family Education. The schedule includes a Thursday evening class and a 3’s Family Playtime session held once a month on Fridays.

Effective Dates Of Employment

Anticipated Dates: Beginning of the 2025-26 school year until November 10, 2025

Application Deadlines

June 9, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures

Internal and External applicants: Apply on-line at www.district196.org

Overview

District 196 is a state and nationally recognized public school district covering 110 square miles in northern Dakota County, Minnesota. District 196 serves approximately 150,000 residents including more than 29,000 students in Early Childhood programs through grade 12 and approximately 11,500 Birth – 4 year olds.

Early Childhood Family Services, a program of Community Education, offers families with children birth through prekindergarten a variety of programs and services including Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Connections Preschool (School Readiness) and Family School (Family Literacy).

Qualifications

• Minnesota Teacher License in Early Childhood Education or Birth to 3rd grade
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• Knowledge of Community Education, early childhood programs and developmental needs of young children
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience with children birth to age five preferred
• Experience in developing, modifying and implementing curriculum for children birth to age five from varied cultural, racial and economic backgrounds
• Excellent written and oral communication that is consistently welcoming and enhances work relationships
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Build rapport and relationships with families, community members and colleagues.
• Create an environment that is welcoming to all families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, design, implement and evaluate curriculum.
• Lead and facilitate early learning opportunities in ECFE and Connections Preschool program models.
• Initiate and maintain partnerships and cooperative relationships between early childhood programs and the community, school district programs, private and public organizations, and local and state agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain and improve professional competence by membership in local and national professional organizations; keep current with professional literature and practices in the field of Early Childhood Education.
• Participate in regularly scheduled program professional development and staff meetings.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate participant feedback and reports that serve to enhance programming and services.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
  
  

Responsible To

Early Childhood Family Services Program Manager

Compensation / Benefits

According to contractual agreement.

If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-2.2 The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Shelly Monson (651-423-7859 –[e-mail]) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 – [e-mail]) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 – [e-mail]) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 – [e-mail]) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

• Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.