Lead Teacher
Fraser Job Posting
Close Date: Open until filled
Division/Location: STAR Program - Fraser Academy
Status: Part-time
Eligible for Benefits: No
Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 4-6pm
Job Duties:
- Ensure that children's routines are carried out in a manner that is consistent with child development and developmentally appropriate practice principles.
- Provide an age-appropriate, enriching, stimulating, culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate, and safe environment for all children enrolled.
- Promote the philosophy of inclusion that children of diverse backgrounds and abilities are learning, playing, and working together.
- Plan and provide a variety of curriculum activities in compliance with the curriculum guidelines as stated in the Fraser STAR Program Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Supervise and interact with the children.
- Instruct students using academically enriching activities in social skills development, peaceful living skills, reading, science, computer, math and reasoning, language arts, music, physical education and health, social studies, dramatic arts, and community service with anticipated outcomes.
Qualifications Required:
- B.A. or B.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Early Childhood/Special Education, Child Psychology, or related field preferred.
- Must meet DHS Rule 3 standards for "Teacher". (Education and/or requisite related experience.) Must maintain current First Aid and Child and Adult CPR certification. Preference for a State of Minnesota license.
- Good communication and leadership skills.
- Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds. Must have the physical health and stamina to work on a consistent basis with children ages 4 years to 11 years who have typical or special needs.
- Ability to achieve and maintain status of “not disqualified” upon completion of criminal background studies.
Approximate Minimum Starting Wage: $12.00 per hour
(Note: Actual starting wage will depend on candidate's qualifications relative to the position.)
Please apply online or e-mail resume and salary requirement to fraserhr@fraser.org, or send or fax resume and salary requirement to Fraser Human Resources, 2400 West 64th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55423, fax number 612-861-6050.