Position Type: Teaching: Elementary School/Early Childhood Location: Birch Grove Elementary Closing Date: Until Filled Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Provide instruction and support in the curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate and equitable use of instructional resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the district, school and/or program for which employed; maintain contact and communication with guardians/caregivers of scholars, working with them in the development of their scholar; design, deliver, and assess curriculum according to district guidelines; provide in-person, synchronous and asynchronous learning when applicable and work collaboratively with others. Willing to participate in district and building leadership activities. Design and deliver an equitable, interactive learning program to engage and educate early childhood developmental and SEL needs. We are looking for a vibrant preschool teacher to educate, care for, and inspire the young minds at our preschool. Using a variety of teaching methods, including artistic expression, educational play, and storytelling, you will teach children to identify shapes, colors, numbers, and letters, while providing them with foundational life skills and preparing them for the next stage of formal education. Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position. Classroom Teacher Minimum qualifications include: Bachelor s Degree required MN teaching license in appropriate field, OR a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.* If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2.* *Additional information can be found at MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Apply for Additional License Preferred qualifications include: Classroom management skills including mediation and nurturing. To be successful as a preschool teacher, you should have the patience, compassion, and energy to successfully guide a class of young children, each of whom will have different needs, abilities, aptitudes, and emotions. The best candidate will also have excellent administrative and organizational skills, in order to plan curriculums and create reports on each child's progress. Experience with diverse populations of children and adults from a wide variety of cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds. Salary: View salary grid on Pages 51 - 52 of the teacher s contract Education Minnesota Osseo FTE: 1.0 Desired Start Date: ASAP Bargaining unit: Education Minnesota Osseo Osseo Area Schools offers:Meaningful and impactful work Opportunities to grow professionally A variety of benefits Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals Summer opportunities and more Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy. Veteran s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007. Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.