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Long-term Substitute Preschool Teacher - Delano Public Schools
Posted on 2026-11-04 3:06:52 PM
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Date of Availability: January 2027
Date Closing: Until Filled
(Long-Term Sub) Preschool Teacher: Delano Community Education
Under the supervision of the Director of Community Education and Early Childhood Coordinator, a Preschool Teacher creates and maintains a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment in our play-based preschool program. The preschool teacher will create a positive, enriching, and inclusive learning environment for preschool-aged children. This role supports the DPS Preschool program, delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction and care that promotes school readiness and whole-child development.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, following the DPSP school calendar,
Anticipated duration: early January-end of May
Hours: 7:45 a.m.- 3:15 pm
Reports To: Early Childhood Coordinator
Starting Wage: $32.46/hour
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate lessons across key developmental areas (literacy, math, science, social-emotional learning, and physical movement)
- Lead a classroom of up to 20 students in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment
- Use play-based strategies to support hands-on learning and critical skill development
- Observe, assess, and document student growth using Teaching Strategies Gold
- Communicate effectively and professionally with families and colleagues
- Foster independence and positive social interactions through structured and unstructured activities
- Apply classroom management strategies that support a respectful, inclusive environment
- Other duties as assigned
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Education or Early Childhood Coordinator.
Qualifications:
- Minnesota Teaching License required, Birth-Grade 3, K-6 with a pre-primary specialty, Early Childhood, or similar preferred.
- Bachelor''s degree and completion of a state-approved teacher preparation program required
- Candidates eligible under Minnesota tiered licensure system may be considered
Physical requirements associated with the position can be best summarized as follows: Light work, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Application Process: Apply online at: www.delano.k12.mn.us/employment
Questions: Abbey Lang, Director of Community Education, 763-972-6210 ext. 1101; Abbey.Lang@delanoschools.org