Teacher - Early Childhood

Job Description
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 andobjectives 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.


Responsibilities and tasks include:
ImplementPreschool (3-4 year olds) and Pre-K(4-5 year olds) classes to include delivery and design of lessons that align with thecurriculum andassessment practices of the Early Childhood &
Family Education program.
Teaching practices align with a multiple tiered support system with the goal to develop school readiness skills.
Teach as a member of a classroom team to possiblyinclude the following:
a parent educator, Educational Support Professional (ESP) and possiblyEarly Childhood Special Education staff,
Provide leadership and work direction for ESP.
Maintain consistentcommunicationwith parents and work with them in the development of their child.
Maintain attractive anddevelopmentally appropriatelearning environment.
Attend and contribute to program staff meetings and training.
Implement Early Childhood Developmental Screening.
Support outreach efforts.
Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of classroom positions. Note not all tasks fully align with that of our Early Childhood Teaching duties.
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:

Experience working with highly diverse populations
Experience working with families of low socio-economic status
Experience working with young children with no or limited group experiences
Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district:
Teacher Development &
Evaluation Overview

Salary:
View salary grid on Pages 51 - 52 of the teacher’s contract Education Minnesota Osseo
Job Type:
Part-time, hourly
Work Schedule:
One PreK and Two Preschool classes at Willow Lane Early Childhood Center:
M-W-F morning &
afternoon classes and T-TH morning classes;
30.5 hours per week includes class time, set-up/take down, and prep. Hours may expand to include one evening class/week and one Saturday morning assignment per session.
Bargaining Unit:
Education Minnesota Osseo
Desired start date:
8/19/2024 Osseo Area Schools offers:
Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
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 (url removed) or call (phone number removed).
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.