Teacher – Early Childhood – Osseo
MCEA Inc, Saint Paul, MN, United States
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.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Implement Pre‑K (4‑5 years old) classes to include delivery and design of lessons that align with the curriculum and assessment 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 possibly include the following: a parent educator, Educational Support Professional (ESP) and possibly Early Childhood Special Education staff.
Provide leadership and work direction for ESP.
Maintain consistent communication with parents and work with them in the development of their child.
Maintain attractive and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
Attend and contribute to program staff meetings and training.
Implement Early Childhood Developmental Screening (as/if needed).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required.
MN teaching license in the 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.
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.
Bilingual Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Vietnamese preferred.
Job Type Details
Job Type: Part‑time, hourly.
Work Schedule: Three Pre‑K (4‑5 year old) classes per week: M‑W‑F morning & afternoon (2.5 hour) classes and T‑TH morning (4 hour) classes; 34.1 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: Teachers.
Salary: View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page.
Desired start date: August 24, 2026.
Benefits
Meaningful and impactful work.
Opportunities to grow professionally.
A variety of benefits.
And more.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran‑friendly employer.
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 HR@district279.org 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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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.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Implement Pre‑K (4‑5 years old) classes to include delivery and design of lessons that align with the curriculum and assessment 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 possibly include the following: a parent educator, Educational Support Professional (ESP) and possibly Early Childhood Special Education staff.
Provide leadership and work direction for ESP.
Maintain consistent communication with parents and work with them in the development of their child.
Maintain attractive and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
Attend and contribute to program staff meetings and training.
Implement Early Childhood Developmental Screening (as/if needed).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required.
MN teaching license in the 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.
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.
Bilingual Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Vietnamese preferred.
Job Type Details
Job Type: Part‑time, hourly.
Work Schedule: Three Pre‑K (4‑5 year old) classes per week: M‑W‑F morning & afternoon (2.5 hour) classes and T‑TH morning (4 hour) classes; 34.1 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: Teachers.
Salary: View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page.
Desired start date: August 24, 2026.
Benefits
Meaningful and impactful work.
Opportunities to grow professionally.
A variety of benefits.
And more.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran‑friendly employer.
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 HR@district279.org 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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