Teacher - Early Childhood - VPK

Osseo Area Schools; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate Early Childhood Educator to inspire young learners. This role involves guiding children with diverse needs, implementing engaging curricula, and fostering a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong classroom management skills and the ability to connect with students from various backgrounds. Join a dynamic team dedicated to lifelong learning and community engagement, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the future of young scholars.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Mentorship programs

Summer opportunities

Meaningful work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and MN teaching license required.
• Willingness to obtain an Out of Field Permission if not currently licensed.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and maintain communication with guardians.
• Design and assess curriculum while participating in leadership activities.

Skills

Classroom management skills

Patience

Compassion

Organizational skills

Experience with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MN teaching license

Job description

Position: Teaching: Early Childhood Education

Date Posted: 5/5/2025

Location: Zanewood Community School

Closing Date: 05/08/2025

Minimum qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree required
2. MN teaching license in appropriate field OR a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.*
3. If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2.*

Preferred qualifications:

1. Classroom management skills including mediation and nurturing.
2. Patience, compassion, and energy to guide a class of young children with diverse needs, abilities, and emotions.
3. Excellent administrative and organizational skills for planning curriculums and reporting on student progress.
4. Experience with diverse populations from various cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds.

Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each scholar with confidence, courage, and competence; contribute to community; and engage in lifelong learning. Responsibilities include providing instruction, utilizing resources and technologies, implementing district goals, maintaining communication with guardians, designing and assessing curriculum, and participating in district and building leadership activities. Willingness to participate in district initiatives is required.

Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview

For a detailed description, review the full job description at the link below:

Classroom Teacher

Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• MN teaching license in appropriate or another field with willingness to obtain an Out of Field Permission.*
• Eligibility to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2 license if not licensed.*

Additional information can be found at MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Apply for Additional License

Preferred qualifications:

• Classroom management skills including mediation and nurturing.
• Patience, compassion, and energy for guiding young children with diverse needs.
• Experience with diverse populations from various backgrounds.

Bargaining unit: Teachers

Salary: View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

FTE: 1.0

Desired start date: 8/25/2025

Osseo Area Schools offers meaningful work, professional growth opportunities, benefits, mentorship programs, summer opportunities, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We encourage applicants who can enhance our diversity. For more, see our District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: Submit a copy of your DD214 if eligible.

Accommodation: For accommodations during the selection process, contact HR at [e-mail] or 763-391-7007.

Background Check: Conducted upon conditional offer. Employees are responsible for the background check fee. A passing background check is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed case-by-case.