Early Childhood Educator (LTS)

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

District 196 is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for a Long-Term Substitute (LTS) position within the Early Childhood Family Services program. This is a 1.0 FTE role with anticipated employment dates from the beginning of the 2026-27 school year until January 1, 2027. The Early Childhood Family Services program, part of Community Education, offers a variety of programs and services for families with children from birth through prekindergarten, including Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Connections Preschool (School Readiness). District 196 is a large, recognized public school district in Minnesota serving a diverse population.

Requirements

Minnesota Teacher License in Early Childhood Education or Birth to 3rd grade
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education
Knowledge of Community Education, early childhood programs and developmental needs of young children

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience with children birth to age five
Experience in developing, modifying and implementing curriculum for children birth to age five from varied cultural, racial and economic backgrounds
Excellent written and oral communication that is consistently welcoming and enhances work relationships
Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community

Responsibilities

Build rapport and relationships with families, community members and colleagues.
Create an environment that is welcoming to all families.
Collaborate with colleagues to plan, design, implement and evaluate curriculum.
Lead and facilitate early learning opportunities in ECFE and Connections Preschool program models.
Initiate and maintain partnerships and cooperative relationships between early childhood programs and the community, school district programs, private and public organizations, and local and state agencies.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain and improve professional competence by membership in local and national professional organizations; keep current with professional literature and practices in the field of Early Childhood Education.
Participate in regularly scheduled program professional development and staff meetings.
Develop, implement, and evaluate participant feedback and reports that serve to enhance programming and services.
Complete other duties as assigned.