Long-term Substitute Preschool Teacher

Delano Public Schools, ISD #879; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Delano Public Schools seeks a Preschool Teacher for our community education program. Under supervision, you will create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for preschoolers, delivering developmentally appropriate instruction that promotes school readiness. The position runs through the school year starting in early January through May, with hours from 7:45 a.m.

to 3:15 p.m. A Minnesota teaching license and a bachelor's degree are required, with licensure eligibility considered

Formación

• Bachelor's degree with state-approved teacher preparation required.
• Minnesota teaching license Birth-Grade 3 / K-6 with pre-primary or Early Childhood preferred.
• Candidates eligible under Minnesota tiered licensure may be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Develop age-appropriate lessons across literacy, math, science, SEL, and movement.
• Lead a classroom of up to 20 students in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Use play-based strategies to support hands-on learning and skill development.
• Observe, assess, and document student growth using approved tools.
• Communicate effectively with families and colleagues.
• Foster independence and positive social interactions through structured activities.
• Apply classroom management that supports an inclusive environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Conocimientos

Classroom management

Family communication

Observation & assessment

Educación

Bachelor's degree and state-approved teacher preparation program

Minnesota Teaching License (Birth-Grade 3 / K-6 with pre-primary or Early Childhood)

Tiered licensure eligibility considered

Descripción del empleo

(Long-Term Sub) Preschool Teacher: Delano Community Education

Under the supervision of the Director of Community Education and Early Childhood Coordinator, a Preschool Teacher creates and maintains a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment in our play-based preschool program. The preschool teacher will create a positive, enriching, and inclusive learning environment for preschool-aged children. This role supports the DPS Preschool program, delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction and care that promotes school readiness and whole-child development.

Anticipated duration: early January-end of May

Hours: 7:45 a.m.- 3:15 pm

Reports To: Early Childhood Coordinator

Starting Wage: $32.46/hour

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate lessons across key developmental areas (literacy, math, science, social-emotional learning, and physical movement)
• Lead a classroom of up to 20 students in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment
• Use play-based strategies to support hands‑on learning and critical skill development
• Observe, assess, and document student growth using Teaching Strategies Gold
• Communicate effectively and professionally with families and colleagues
• Foster independence and positive social interactions through structured and unstructured activities
• Apply classroom management strategies that support a respectful, inclusive environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Education or Early Childhood Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Minnesota Teaching License required, Birth-Grade 3, K-6 with a pre‑primary specialty, Early Childhood, or similar preferred.
• 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 associated with the position can be best summarized as follows: 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.