Preschool Teacher - Part Time

Position Type:
Early Childhood/Preschool Teacher

Date Posted:
7/22/2026

Location:
Community Education

Date Available:
August 2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
The Chisago Lakes School District is located approximately 35 miles NE of downtown Minneapolis/Saint Paul. The District unites five historical communities with a tradition of excellence. Each community offers both a unique history and a contemporary charm of its own. The 165 square-mile district encompasses 24 lakes and the scenic St. Croix River Valley which creates many outdoor recreational opportunities for any outdoor enthusiast.
The District serves approximately 3400 students (Pre K - 12) and their families. Our Primary School, located in Chisago City, serves our Pre K to grade 1 students. Taylors Falls Elementary School, located in Taylors Falls, serves grades PreK - 5 and our Lakeside Elementary School, located in Chisago City, serves grades 2 - 5. Chisago Lakes Middle School and High Schools are both located in Lindstrom.
The Chisago Lakes School District is the authorizer for Wolf Creek Charter School and collaborates with the St. Croix River Education District to house the Chisago Lakes Education Center which consists of the Pathway to Change and SOAR (Skill-building Opportunities for Academic Resiliency) programs. The support for education in our communities is strong as evidenced by support for nearly $65 million in construction from 2018-2020. A new Lakeside Elementary School and new Wildcat Community Center highlighted new construction and renovations throughout the district. We have a proud tradition of excellence in academics, fine arts, community education, and extracurricular activities.

Chisago Lakes School District 2144 is currently seeking applicants for a Preschool Teacher - Part Time

POSITION: Preschool Teacher - Part Time
LOCATION: Primary School
SALARY RANGE: $27.42 - $33.94/hour Non-Licensed OR if hold a licensed in Early Childhood Education, Pre-Primary, or Pre-Kindergarten $32.70 - $43.22/hour
LICENSE: Non-licensed OR Early Childhood License preferred
HOURS/DAY: M/W/F 4 hours in the morning (12 hours/week)
DAYS/YEAR: 115
BENEFITS: Not Benefit Eligible
Apply Online: Chisago Lakes Schools Careers

To design and facilitate high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support the growth of each child across social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language domains. The preschool teacher fosters a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment; partners with families; and collaborates with colleagues to support the success of all learners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of four (4) years of preschool or early childhood teaching experience preferred
• Valid Minnesota teaching license in Early Childhood Education or ability to obtain preferred
• Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

Application:
Open until filled.


Contact:
If you have questions about the position contact Nicole Mersch, View email address on click.appcast.io

All job offers from Chisago Lakes School District 2144 are conditioned upon passing a preemployment background check and ISD 2144 School Board approval. Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical.

Apply Online: Chisago Lakes Schools Careers

Attachment(s):

• Chisago Lakes School District at a Glance.pdf
• Preschool Teacher Job Description 2026.pdf