Position Type:
Teacher/Preschool Instructor
Date Posted:
3/30/2026
Location:
Gladstone
Position: Preschool Instructor
Work Schedule: 8 hours/day, 194 days/year
Start Date:
Pay and Benefits: Pay and benefits are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement - https://www.isd622.org/about/human-resources
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in early childhood education/related field.
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Experience working with culturally, socioeconomically, and ability diverse populations. Demonstrate intercultural competence.
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Ability to implement high learning and behavioral standards in a nurturing and responsive environment.
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Knowledge of and demonstrated implementation of data driven preschool teaching practices including on-going assessment, curriculum, and instructional strategies including the Classroom Engagement Model.
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Ability to develop a professional partnership with families. This includes newsletters, regular communication through phone calls and texts, and conferences.
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Demonstrated success in a collaborative work environment, including working with multiple disciplines and programs as well as directing Educational Assistants.
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Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
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Excellent organization in the preparation of the classroom, planning, and data collection.
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Passion for professional growth and development.
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Meet the professional development requirements of the MN READ Act. This requires having already completed an MDE-approved professional development program (e.g., LETRS, CORE OL&LA, CAREIALL) or the ability to complete such training independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Early Childhood/Prekindergarten teaching license.
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Bilingual language skills.
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Training and experience in culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices.
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Training and experience in early childhood evidence-based practices. Experience with Creative Curriculum/Teaching Strategies Gold, Handwriting Without Tears, Early Childhood Workshop, Second Step, and proactive behavior strategies
Responsibilities:
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Using district and program instructional procedures provide preschool education to children ages 3-5. This includes implementation of social-emotional strategies and supports, assessment, curriculum, and instruction.
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Attend professional development provided by the district and program, including workshops, presentations, coaching sessions, staff meetings, and Professional Learning Communities. Implement the learning in instructional practice.
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Develop strong relationships with children to promote learning and partnerships with parents/caregivers to promote family engagement, including parent-teacher conferences and on-going communications.
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Contribute to a positive, respectful, professional working environment through interactions throughout the school location and District.
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Collaborate with colleagues in a variety of ways, including planning instruction and co-teaching.
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Direct Educational Assistants in supporting the classroom and child functioning.
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Complete and submit all required program records, assessments, and data according to timelines.
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Assist in implementation of IEP adaptations in the preschool classroom as stated by IDEA as the regular education teacher. Participation on a child's IEP team as a required member.
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Perform other duties as assigned by program and school leaders.
Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminated on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity.
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ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
