Position Type:
Community Education-Licensed Positions/Early Childhood (ECFE)-Children`s Teacher
Date Posted:
7/1/2026
Location:
Minnetonka Community Education Center (MCEC)
Date Available:
2026-27 School Year
Closing Date:
Until Filled
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Assignment Details:
The position is for an ECFE Preschool Teacher
This position may be combined with an ECFE Parent Educator assignment if the individual is dual licensed.
The position will work Monday-Friday
License/Certification Required:
PreK or Birth to age 6 Early Childhood Education License, required
Dual licensure in Parent Education and Early Childhood Education, preferred
Current pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, required
Compensation:
Click here to view the ECFE teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -g-, Schedule F.
This Position Is Medical Insurance Eligible but not Dental Benefit Eligible.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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Develops lesson plans and instructional materials which are developmentally appropriate and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
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Evaluates pupils' academic and social-emotional growth, keeps appropriate records in a timely fashion and prepares progress reports.
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Collaborates in identifying pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals as needed. Supports the ECSE team with implementing individualized education plans as needed in the classroom.
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Maintains a professional day, as defined by building/and contract.
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Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, phone calls, emails, conferences, etc.
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Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
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Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
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Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
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Integration of technology into instruction.
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Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Specific Responsibilities:
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Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
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Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
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Respond in emergency situations.
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Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
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May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
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May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.
Knowledge and Skills:
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Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
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Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
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Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
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Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
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Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
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Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Hiring Administrators:
Molly Bahneman, Minnetonka Preschool, ECFE and Jr Explorers Coordinator
Application Procedure:
External Applicants:
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application.
Internal Applicants:
Current teachers do not need to attach letters of recommendation or transcripts
