Teacher - Early Childhood - VPK

Osseo Area School; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to inspiring young minds. As a Classroom Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of scholars through engaging instruction and support tailored to their unique needs. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a passionate team, participate in leadership activities, and contribute to a community focused on growth and development. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those who are eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Mentorship programs

Summer opportunities

Meaningful work

Variety of benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and MN teaching license required.
• Experience with diverse populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and prepare scholars for lifelong learning.
• Design and assess curriculum according to district guidelines.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Curriculum design

Patience

Compassion

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MN teaching license

Job description

• Position Type:
  Teaching: Early Childhood Education
  
  
• Date Posted:
  5/5/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Palmer Lake Elementary
  
  
• Closing Date:
  05/08/2025
  
  

Position Type:
Teaching: Early Childhood Education

Date Posted:
5/5/2025

Location:
Palmer Lake Elementary

Closing Date:
05/08/2025

Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Provide instruction and support in the curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate and equitable use of instructional resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the district, school and/or program for which employed; maintain contact and communication with guardians/caregivers of scholars, working with them in the development of their scholar; design, deliver, and assess curriculum according to district guidelines; provide in-person, synchronous and asynchronous learning when applicable and work collaboratively with others. Willing to participate in district and building leadership activities.

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

Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.

Classroom Teacher

Minimum qualifications include:

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

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


Preferred qualifications include:

• Classroom management skills including mediation and nurturing.
• To be successful as a preschool teacher, you should have the patience, compassion, and energy to successfully guide a class of young children, each of whom will have different needs, abilities, aptitudes, and emotions. The best candidate will also have excellent administrative and organizational skills, in order to plan curriculum and create reports on each child's progress.
• Experience with diverse populations of children and adults from a wide variety of cultural, linguistic, and religious 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 and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities
• and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.



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