Preschool Teacher

Preschool Instructor

Position: Preschool Instructor Work Schedule: 8 hours/day, 194 days/year Start Date:

Pay and Benefits: Pay and benefits are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education/related field. Experience working with culturally, socioeconomically, and ability diverse populations. Demonstrate intercultural competence. Ability to implement high learning and behavioral standards in a nurturing and responsive environment. Knowledge of and demonstrated implementation of data driven preschool teaching practices including on-going assessment, curriculum, and instructional strategies including the Classroom Engagement Model. Ability to develop a professional partnership with families. This includes newsletters, regular communication through phone calls and texts, and conferences. Demonstrated success in a collaborative work environment, including working with multiple disciplines and programs as well as directing Educational Assistants. Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Excellent organization in the preparation of the classroom, planning, and data collection. Passion for professional growth and development. Meet the professional development requirements of the MN READ Act. This requires having already completed an MDE-approved professional development program (e.g., LETRS, CORE OL&LA, CAREIALL) or the ability to complete such training independently.

Preferred Qualifications: Early Childhood/Prekindergarten teaching license. Bilingual language skills. Training and experience in culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices. Training and experience in early childhood evidence-based practices. Experience with Creative Curriculum/Teaching Strategies Gold, Handwriting Without Tears, Early Childhood Workshop, Second Step, and proactive behavior strategies

Responsibilities: Using district and program instructional procedures provide preschool education to children ages 3-5. This includes implementation of social-emotional strategies and supports, assessment, curriculum, and instruction. Attend professional development provided by the district and program, including workshops, presentations, coaching sessions, staff meetings, and Professional Learning Communities. Implement the learning in instructional practice. Develop strong relationships with children to promote learning and partnerships with parents/caregivers to promote family engagement, including parent-teacher conferences and on-going communications. Contribute to a positive, respectful, professional working environment through interactions throughout the school location and District. Collaborate with colleagues in a variety of ways, including planning instruction and co-teaching. Direct Educational Assistants in supporting the classroom and child functioning. Complete and submit all required program records, assessments, and data according to timelines. Assist in implementation of IEP adaptations in the preschool classroom as stated by IDEA as the regular education teacher. Participation on a child's IEP team as a required member. Perform other duties as assigned by program and school leaders.

Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity. ? ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.