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Job Description
Long-Term Substitute Preschool Teacher JobID:
3033
Position Type:
Preschool Teacher/Golden Lake Elementary
Date Posted:
5/18/2026
Location:
Golden Lake Elementary School
Date Available:
August 2026
Closing Date:
Open until filled
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, the district's high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota's rankings. Centennial's schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district's vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master's degree. A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as "excellent", and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.
Position:
Long-Term Substitute Preschool Teacher
Location:
Golden Lake Elementary
FTE:
1.0
Start Date:
August 2026
End Date:
June 2027
Salary:
Ranging from $51,710 - $100,682 (dependent on education and experience)
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Pension Plan (TRA)
403(b) Retirement Plan
403(b) Employer match after 3 completed years of service
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Time
Employee Assistance Program
JOB DESCRIPTION
Provide high-quality early childhood education to children in our part-day Centennial Preschool program. Applicants should demonstrate a love for teaching, passion for serving early childhood students and families, and ability to successfully communicate with parents and fellow staff members.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Holds current, valid Minnesota Teaching License, Early Childhood, Pre-Primary
Bachelor's degree in one of the following: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, or other programs of similar focus and content
Knowledge of and commitment to community education mission
Demonstrates customer and human relations skills
Demonstrates employment experience in preschool setting
Ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments
Skill in use of computers
Demonstrated writing, planning and organizational skills
Maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications
Knowledge of curriculum, and assessment tools
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Position may require a significant amount of walking or standing in order to work directly with children.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Promote and communicate a positive image of Centennial Schools and the Community Education department with internal and external customers and assist in program marketing.
2. Demonstrates regular attendance, arrives on time, follows work schedule correctly.
3. Using district and program instructional procedures, provide preschool education to children in the assigned classroom. This includes implementation of social-emotional strategies and supports, assessment, curriculum, and instruction
4. Supervise support staff including effectively training, scheduling, and evaluating assistant site managers/paras, workers, and subs.
5. Serve as an active member of a self-directed work team overseeing site-based day-to-day operations of preschool programs. Share the responsibilities with support staff to build a team concept.
6. Assist in implementation and evaluation of site programs. Assist in setting and working to achieve program goals based on yearly parent survey results.
7. Assist in development and implementation of field trips and on-site activities throughout the year, and special events district-wide.
8. Assist in planning and implementation of a preschool program in accordance with policies, philosophies and goals of the Community Education Early Childhood and Centennial School District.
9. Provide leadership to children and work and interact with children in a caring, positive, supportive and respectful manner on a daily basis.
10. Design and maintain a safe and stimulating environment and determine effective use of facilities and equipment.
11. Develop strong relationships with children to promote learning and partnerships with parents/caregivers to promote family engagement; conduct parent-teacher conferences, open house and on-going communication with families.
12. Accommodate all special needs issues effectively and appropriately in partnership with Early Childhood Special Education.
13. Collaborate with district lead and kindergarten teachers to ensure pre-K and K alignment
14. Collaborate with parent educators who plan and implement parent education opportunities for families
15. Keep program records and prepare monthly reports for the Preschool Coordinator.
16. Attend professional development provided by the district and program, including workshops, presentations, coaching sessions, staff meetings, implement the learning in instructional practice
17. Perform other related functions or additional duties as assigned by KC Preschool Coordinator, the Director of Community Education or other designated representatives.
REPORTS TO
Preschool Coordinator
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually.
