Preschool Teacher - PT

Preschool Teacher - PT

Salary

$23.75 Hourly

Location

City of Eagan

Job Type

Part-Time Recurring

Job Number

202607091

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

07/09/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description

Preschool Teacher

Pay: $23.751 per hour

Part-time, Year-Round, Not Benefit Eligible

Are you looking for a fun job teaching Preschool?

Come teach our littlest learners as part of our great team!

We're seeking friendly, enthusiastic candidates to work with a fabulous team in our Preschool Program!

The Teacher will develop lesson plans for participants with the goal of developing their social skills and executive functions through play, art projects, stories, songs, and outside play.

Monday - Thursday is the PreK Just for 5's class, and Friday will be Friday Friends, ages 3 - 5.

This position is Monday through Friday mornings from 8:30am - 12:30pm during class weeks. Limited additional hours will also be assigned for prep, staff meetings, and trainings. Classes begin in September and continue through May. Ideal candidates would be able to start August 24 for training and meetings, with classroom set up and planning August 31 - September 4. Open house is September 9 - 11.

Apply Now!

This position is open until filled.

Essential Position Functions

• Develop, plan, implement quality play-based program curriculum for preschool aged children
• Focus on creative indoor and outdoor play-based learning activities
• Provide a safe, wholesome, caring and comfortable environment for child participants
• Communicate with parents/caregivers and supervisors
• Adapt and independently problem-solve unanticipated situations
• Track and report program related records
• Write weekly emails, first day letters, theme calendars and participant evaluations
• Provide work direction to other preschool team members
• Request supplies and materials as needed
• Administer basic first aid as needed - training provided!
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or nearly completed degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Two (2) years of experience in teaching or assisting a teacher or equivalent work in a similar position

Things that may help you be successful in this role

• Previous teaching experience in a preschool setting
• Experience in recreation preschool programs
• CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Valid driver's license
• Completed concession training (Training is available on-line at https://www.nays.org/resources/more/free-concussion-training/)

Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 300 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at www.cityofeagan.com!

The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is not eligible for benefits.

As a public employee with the City of Eagan, you may become eligible to participate in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on MN PERA pension or to determine eligibility, visit https://mnpera.org/.

If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@eaganmn.gov.

01

Are you 18 years of age or older?

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• No

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a bachelors degree or nearly completed bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or a similar field?

• Yes
• No

04

Please list all degrees received or in progress, including the name, location, and course of study for all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended (NA if none).

05

How many years of experience do you have teaching, assisting a teacher, or working in a similar position?

• No Experience
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5+ years

06

How many years of experience do you have teaching in a preschool setting or working in a recreation preschool setting?

• No Experience
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5+ years

07

Briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position (NA if none).

08

Do you have current CPR and First Aid certifications?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you completed concussion training? See job posting for free online training.

• Yes
• No

10

Are you able to communicate fluently in a non-English language?

• Yes
• No

11

Please list any non-English languages you are fluent in.

Required Question

Employer City of Eagan

Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd

Eagan, Minnesota, 55122

Phone 651-675-5000

Website https://www.cityofeagan.com