Preschool Teacher

About Eagan:

Preschool Teacher

Pay: $17.60+ per hour, DOQ

20 - 24 hours per week

Part-Time Recurring (Year-Round), Not Benefit Eligible

The City of Eagan is hiring two Preschool Teachers!

We are seeking friendly, energetic, motivated Preschool Teachers for children ages 3 to 5. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and conducting play-based, recreational preschool classes as well as parent/child classes.

This position is Monday-Friday mornings with classes from 8:30am to 12:00pm.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Start Date: Wednesday, September 1st

Classes Begin: Monday, September 13th

Job Summary:

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Develop, plan, implement and modify quality play-based program curriculum for up to 13 preschool age children (under Governor's restrictions)

Provide a safe, wholesome, caring and comfortable environment for child participants

Track and report program related records such as program evaluations and participant attendance

Write monthly newsletter, first day letters, theme calendars, and participant evaluations

Provide hands-on training and work direction to Teaching Assistant/s and volunteers

Respond to staff schedule changes

Determine appropriate response to participant behavior, safety of the participants and staff

Make programming decisions related to inclement weather conditions

Work cooperatively with other City staff and community and recreation service providers, and parents

Administer basic first aid as needed

Request supplies and materials as needed

Communicate orally and in written form

Independently problem-solve in a variety of situations

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

18 years of age or older

Valid Driver's License

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field -OR- Completion of at least 3 years of college coursework towards a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

2 years of experience in teaching, assisting a teacher, or equivalent work in a similar position

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous teaching experience in a preschool setting, and/or experience in recreation preschool programs

Current CPR and First Aid certification

Concussion Training (Concussion Training is available on-line at )

Letter of interest included with application

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, write, hear, balance, run, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, dance, sing and other movements in a variety of environments. Vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, color vision and peripheral vision. Employees may also be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

75% indoors, and 25% outdoors in summer weather conditions

Possible exposure to debris and blood borne pathogens

Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 250 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at !

The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer