Pre-K Literacy Teacher

JobID: 5656 Position Type: Licensed Educators and Specialists/Elementary Date Posted: 10/4/2023 Location: Jefferson Elementary School Date Available: Immediate Job Type Part Time Benefits Eligibility Not Benefits Eligible Schedule Teacher's Contract Salary Range From $47,393 to $91,468 for 1.
0 FTE positions TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a grant-funded position with grant funds expected to be available through June 2025.
The applicant understands that no guarantee of continued employment, beyond the availability of funds, is expressed or implied by Fargo Public Schools in this job announcement.
This is a 0.
1875 FTE position working 7.
5 hrs/week with working hours of 12:30-3:00pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
SUMMARY: Parents need and want support in their role of preparing their children for success in school.
The Literacy Preschool Program at Jefferson Elementary will provide that valuable and much needed support by offering preschool early literacy classes for parents and children birth through age 5 who have not entered kindergarten.
The Jefferson Literacy Preschool Program will be offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1-2:30.
The 1-1/2 hour sessions will focus on early literacy and family engagement activities intended to build a strong literacy foundation for early learners.
Evidenced-based curriculum specifically designed for early learners will be implemented with a focus on phonological awareness, vocabulary development, and early reading skills.
Other topics that may be covered for parent education include: getting ready for kindergarten, brain development, social and emotional development, raising a reader, importance of sleep, nutrition, early literacy, and the parent’s role in school success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (and other duties as assigned) Facilitate literacy sessions with parents and children.
Measure student and program success in collaboration with administration Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: B.
S.
degree in family and consumer science, child development, counseling, elementary education, early childhood or related field is required.
Experience in facilitating educational opportunities for young children.
CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: B.
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degree in family and consumer science, child development, counseling, elementary education, early childhood or related field is required.
Experience in facilitating educational opportunities for young children.
Application Procedures All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.
applitrack.
com/fargo/onlineapp.
Paper submissions will not be accepted.
Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.
Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Professional References 4) Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees.
In addition, Teacher Applicants will need to attach: Current teaching license.
Job postings will be closed for applications at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.
Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214.
Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.
For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email humanresources@fargo.
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The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.
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