About this role
Title: PreSchool Educator DBM Classification: B23/Grade 8
Department: Community Education Salary Range: $22.47 - $32.29
Employee Group: CE Educators Prepared Date: August 2026
Reports to: Site Supervisor FTE/FLSA Status: 1.00 FTE |12-Months | Exempt
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under the guidance of the Site Supervisor and direction of the Child Care Program Coordinator, the Child Care Educator is responsible for implementing and coordinating the daily activities of the support staff and program participants by performing such duties as planning and implementing lesson plans, curriculum, and field trips; monitoring and supervising student behaviors and child safety; maintaining program records; providing coordination to child care assistants and group leaders; informing and communicating with programs staff, other teachers, parents, site supervisor, program coordinator, and building administrators concerning program issues, events, and/or student issues. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plans, implements, and evaluates age & developmentally appropriate curriculum lessons, activities, and events that meet the program's curriculum and guidelines and facilitate physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Plans weekly theses, writes lesson plans and prepares for art, science, language & literacy lessons, music, writing, or cooking projects.
• Plans monthly calendars and sends out newsletters to parents regarding activities and plans.
• Monitors program activities to assure the safety of kids and a proper environment in which to learn and play.
• Plans and implements field trips throughout the year.
• Participates in and interacts with children and families in the program.
• Teaches, plays, and interacts with children throughout the day.
• Supervises and engages children in groups or one-on-one and teaches social, recreational, and conflict resolution skills through games, role-playing, and program events/activities.
• Coordinates and monitors program activities and support staff assigned to the program.
• Coaches, instructs, trains, and monitors staff activities, interactions, and activities.
• Provides daily coordination in performing daily assignments and their activities in behavioral management, daily scheduling/activities, and communications with students and parents.
• Communicate with parents concerning program activities, child progress, and child-related or program issues and/or concerns in coordination with the Site Supervisor, Program Coordinator, and other staff.
• Addresses and discusses issues with parents over the phone, in writing, or in-person to discuss child progress, problems, concerns, or issues.
• Discusses child development issues and provides information, guidance, or suggestions.
• Works with other program staff to deal with disciplinary or behavioral issues.
• Communicates with staff, parents, and teachers to assure that kids are on task with school homework and that time is provided for working on homework assignments.
• Writes monthly newsletters to keep parents informed of program activities, events, and information about the program(s).
• Maintains and keeps program records and files.
• Maintains class rosters, parent contact sheets, emergency numbers, pickup and drop-off times, release day contacts, and parent calendars.
• Maintains attendance sheets.
• Collects participant health forms.
• Collaborates with the Site Supervisor and/or Program Coordinator to discuss and address program needs, events, or issues.
• Purchases supplies and materials needed for the classroom.
• Attends training sessions, workshops, seminars, etc., to keep skills, certifications, and knowledge current.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Knowledge of practices, techniques, and fundamentals of child care programming and services, teaching principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of child development theories and development stages and needs.
• Knowledge of District academic curriculum requirements.
• Fundamentals of work coordination and delegation.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, or guidelines pertaining to childcare programs, operations, and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of Kid's Place program operational policies and procedures of the District.
• Knowledge of behavioral management practices and fundamentals.
• Assigning work, leading, and coordinating work activities and priorities of classroom support personnel.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Supervising groups of children in accordance with behavioral guidelines and rules to ensure an appropriate environment and the safety of participants and staff.
• Planning and implementing site activities in accordance with program themes, field trips, and academic subject activities.
• Implementing behavioral management practices.
• Updating and preparing site files, records, and reports in accordance with department requirements.
• Dealing with children, staff, parents, administrators, and building personnel concerning issues and activities.
• Interactions require explaining program operational rules and working with others to gain cooperation and an understanding of educational issues/needs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Indirectly supervises Child Care Assistants and Group Leaders.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include closeness and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Required to take and pass a Department of Homeland Security background check every 2 years to ensure the safety and security of the children in care.
• Child Development Associate's degree (CDA) or Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education, and this training encompasses child development and learning of children birth through kindergarten; family and community relationships; observing, documenting, and assessing young children; teaching and learning; and professional practices and development.
• One (1) year of related childcare experience.
• Required to take and pass a Department of Homeland Security background check every 2 years to ensure the safety and security of the children in care.
• First Aid and CPR Certification
BENEFIT INFORMATION St. Louis Park Schools provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 20 or more hours per week. Key benefits include:
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
The cost of benefits varies based on the employee group and full-time equivalent (FTE) status. For detailed information, including specific benefits and associated costs, please refer to the applicable group or bargaining unit contract.