EC School Readiness Teacher LTS

ROCORI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCORI Public Schools in Minnesota is seeking an Early Childhood School Readiness Long-Term Substitute Teacher to join the preschool team. The role runs from 11-16-2026 through approximately 12-22-2026 and emphasizes play-based learning and foundational skill development for kindergarten readiness.

The position focuses on creating a positive classroom environment, strong family connections, and collaboration with staff to support children's growth across social, emotional, cognitive, language,

Qualifications

• Experience with young children in an early childhood or preschool setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Appropriate early childhood teaching licensure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, engaging preschool activities.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Create a positive, safe, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Establish positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Support school readiness through play-based learning, exploration, and hands-on experiences.
• Maintain classroom routines, supervision, and student safety.
• Collaborate with preschool staff and other early childhood professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Classroom management

Positive learning environment

Education

Early childhood teaching licensure

Job description

Early Childhood School Readiness Teacher Long-Term Substitute

ROCORI Public Schools | Community Education

This position will run from 11-16-2026 through approximately 12-22-2026.

ROCORI Public Schools is seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Early Childhood School Readiness Long-Term Substitute Teacher to join our preschool team! This position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children as they develop the foundational skills needed for kindergarten and future school success.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, engaging preschool activities.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Create a positive, safe, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Establish positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Support school readiness through play-based learning, exploration, and hands-on experiences.
• Maintain classroom routines, supervision, and student safety.
• Collaborate with preschool staff and other early childhood professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in an early childhood or preschool setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Appropriate early childhood teaching licensure

Physical Job Requirements

• Employee is continuously required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, talk, and hear; frequently sits, stoops, kneels and/or crouches, reach with hands and arms in the performance of the job. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally; and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
• The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The daily rate of pay for this position is $275.63.

Any questions please contact Stephanie Ruegemer ROCORI Community Education 320-685-8631 or at [e-mail]