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Summer Preschool Teacher

City of Eagan, MN
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Salary : $23.05 Hourly

Location : City of Eagan

Job Type : Seasonal / Temporary

Job Number : 20250128

Department : Parks and Recreation

Division : Recreation

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Job Description

Preschool Teacher

Summer, 2025

Pay : $23.05 per hour

Seasonal, Not Benefit Eligible

Join our collaborative team as a Summer Preschool Teacher in Eagan, where creativity and community come together! We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to inspire and nurture young minds ages 3 to 6 through engaging, child-led, play-based learning experiences. With a focus on fun, you'll help create a safe and welcoming environment for our little learners. If you're ready to make a difference this summer, apply today!

Required Staff Training and Events :

  • Open House / Staff Welcome : Wednesday, May 21
  • Onsite Training : June 9 - 11
  • Summer camp programs run June 16 through August 15

We have two different positions available :

  • Summer Weekly Themed Camp Teacher : Monday - Thursday, 8 : 30am - 2 : 00pm
  • Summer in the Park Teacher : Monday - Thursday, 8 : 30am - 1 : 30pm
  • Friday opportunities and hours are also available and vary depending on program registrations.
  • CLICK HERE to learn more about our summer programs.

    The first review of applications will occur on March 11. This position is open until filled.

    Can't work the whole summer?

    That's okay - please still apply and let's chat! We want staff to have some flexibility to take on other adventures throughout the summer while still serving our community's needs.

    A few things to keep in mind :

  • All staff are expected to be a part of mandatory staff training on June 9-11.
  • Hiring preference is given to staff who can commit to more weeks of the full summer. Please share dates you may or will need off before or during your interview.
  • Most leadership positions require a full season commitment.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Things that may help you be successful in this role

  • Previous lead teaching experience in a preschool setting
  • Experience in recreation preschool programs or youth camps
  • CPR and First Aid Certifications
  • Supervision

  • Preschool Teachers will be responsible for daily work direction of other seasonal staff, leaders in training teen volunteers and camp participants.
  • Physical Requirements

  • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, write, hear, balance, run, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, dance, sing, and do other movement in a variety of environments.
  • Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
  • Employees may be required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Working Conditions

  • 50% indoors, and 50% outdoors, summer weather conditions resulting in humidity, rain, sunshine, wind and temperatures above 90 degrees.
  • Outdoor weather conditions may include sun, rain, wind, humidity, high and low temperatures, snow and other natural weather conditions.
  • 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

    If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at

    I understand that information about this job, including the scheduling of interviews will be sent via email and will provide a current email address to ensure timely communication. Please list the email you would like communications sent to :

    Please select the position(s) you're interested in :

  • Summer Camp Teacher : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30am - 2 : 00pm
  • Summer in the Park Teacher : Monday - Thursday, 8 : 30am - 1 : 30pm
  • Summer in the Park Teacher : Fridays, 8 : 30am - 1 : 30pm
  • Are you available for the following trainings? Check all that apply :

  • Mandatory Training : Open House - May 21st from 4 : 00pm to 6 : 00pm
  • Leadership Training : June 2nd from 3 : 00pm to 5 : 00pm
  • Staff Training : June 9th through June 11th
  • Are you available all 10 weeks of camp, June 9th through August 15th?

    Are you 18 years of age or older?

    Do you have a valid driver's license?

    Do you have a Bachelor's degree or nearly completed Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field?

    Please list all degrees received as well as the name, location, and course of study of all colleges, universities, and technical / vocational schools attended (NA if none).

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

    Do you have current CPR and First Aid certifications?

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

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

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