Preschool Instructors (Part Time) - 22101

Sylvania; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 40,664 - 57,916; Part time

Job summary

Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool is seeking part-time Preschool Instructors to lead developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 3–5 across multiple sites. Positions run 175 days with schedule Mon–Thu 8h, Fri 4h, or 147 days Mon–Thu 8h, Sept–May.

You will plan lessons, assess progress, maintain records, and collaborate with teachers and high school students in related programs. A Bachelor's in Early Childhood or related field is required, with ability to lift 35 pounds and travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or closely related field.
• Ability to work with children ages 3–5 and their parents.
• Lesson planning and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Physically working in the building.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group and individual activities using developmentally appropriate practice for children ages 3–5.
• Complete and implement daily and weekly lesson plans; set up classroom and materials to support student learning in alignment with Teaching Strategies GOLD objectives.
• Perform child assessments and observations for documenting child learning and informing lesson planning.
• Maintain children’s records.
• Participate in program or district staff meetings and professional development as assigned.
• Plan and facilitate preschool classroom teaching experiences for high school students involved in child development/childcare occupation classes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child development

Lesson planning

Communication

Teamwork

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood

Job description

Preschool Instructors (Part Time)

Part Time positions: 175 days - Monday thru Thursday: 8 hours/day and Fridays: 4 hours/day - OR 147 days - Monday thru Thursday; 8 hours/day.

Available location and position types will be determined based on program needs.

Anoka‑Hennepin Schools Preschool is an early childhood program for children ages three to kindergarten. The program prepares children for kindergarten by providing planned learning experiences in a classroom setting with an emphasis on the emerging development of social and academic skills. Preschool Instructors are responsible for child learning and development in alignment with selected objectives. The Preschool program runs September thru May with classrooms located throughout the school district.

Duties Include

• Conduct group and individual activities using developmentally appropriate practice for children ages 3–5.
• Complete and implement daily and weekly lesson plans; set up classroom and materials to support student learning in alignment with Teaching Strategies GOLD objectives and using designed curriculum.
• Perform child assessments and observations for purposes of documenting child learning and progress and to inform lesson planning for individuals and the class.
• Maintain children’s records.
• Participate in program or district staff meetings and professional development as assigned.
• Plan and facilitate preschool classroom teaching experiences for high school students involved in child development/childcare occupation classes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preschool Instructors located at the high schools also provide a lab experience for the high school students in Child Development or Child‑Related Occupations courses: work with and direct high school students in planning activities for the preschool children as part of their courses. Provide assessment of the high school students’ work to the high school teacher for inclusion in the students’ overall course grade.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or closely related field.
• Ability to work with children ages 3–5 and their parents.
• Lesson planning and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities in an inclusive classroom.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance, which includes completing an assigned day.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Ability to perform position responsibilities including physical factors, work devices and materials handling, data functions, and people functions.
• Must be physically working in the building.
• Reliable transportation is required. May be required to travel between locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching license in Early Childhood, Kindergarten, or Elementary Education preferred.
• Experience teaching in a high-quality early childhood program preferred.
• Experience using curriculum and assessment materials preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children, ages 3–5, one‑on‑one or in groups preferred.
• Knowledge of child development preferred.

Rate of pay: $35.78/hour & up DOQ.