Lead Preschool Instructor

Role Summary

Morris Park is accepting applications for an experienced part-time Preschool Instructor to provide safe, dependable programming for preschool age children (ages 3-5 years old). This position is for year-round programming at Morris Park. Ensure the environment and recreation-based curriculum provides learning experiences to meet each participant’s needs.

School-year schedule of up to 25 hours per week with hours from 9:00am – 2:00pm Monday – Thursday. Summer schedule 16-20 hours per week with hours typically between 9:00am-1:00pm.

Required Skills & Abilities

Ensure every registered child is safely supervised and accounted for throughout each day.

Plan, organize and develop recreation activities and program curriculum (indoors/outdoors with some educational components) to provide sufficient recreation choices for children between the ages of three and five years old.

Provide direction to part-time Recreation staff (if applicable).

Appropriately and effectively take action when needed due to injuries involving children in a timely manner.

Accurately maintain attendance records for the program.

Facilitate inclusion of children with special needs through collaboration with park staff,
parent/guardian, therapeutic recreation staff and the Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Coordinator.

Develop and facilitate programs and procedures in compliance with MPRB policies and standards.

CPR and First Aid certifications required within one (1) month of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

Four semesters of coursework from an accredited college or university with a focus in child/youth development, education, recreation or closely related field.

Professional work experience programming or supervising preschool for children ages 3-5 years, for at least one year.

–OR–

Equivalent work experience and additional continued education: at least three (3) years combined.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in child/youth development, education, recreation or closely related field.

Background Investigation

Must complete and pass a criminal background check.

Compensation

$19-$22 per hour

Hours

Approximately 16-24 hours a week (depending on the season).

To Apply

Submit your resume to Scott Erazmus at serazmus@minneapolisparks.org.

Application Deadline

Open until filled

Job Contact

Scott Erazmus
5531 39th Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55417
serazmus@minneapolisparks.org

The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace and park system.