Early Childhood Parenting Educator - Dakota Valley Learning Center

Description:
Early Childhood Parenting Educator - Early Childhood Family Services
.2 FTE

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
Effective Dates of Employment:
Beginning of the 2026-27 school year
  
Application Deadline:
June 3, 2026 � 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
Internal and External applicants:  Apply on-line at www.district196.org

 

OVERVIEW

District 196 is a state and nationally recognized public school district covering 110 square miles in northern Dakota County, Minnesota.  District 196 serves approximately 150,000 residents including more than 29,000 students in Early Childhood programs through grade 12 and approximately 11,500 Birth � 4 year olds.
 
Early Childhood Family Services, a program of Community Education, offers families with children birth through prekindergarten a variety of programs and services including Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Connections Preschool (School Readiness) and Family School (Family Literacy).

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minnesota Parent and Family Education license
• Bachelor's degree
• Teaching experience in developing, modifying and implementing curriculum, assessment and instruction for parents and their children birth to age seven
• Skills in group facilitation and leadership with parents and/or children
• Organizational skills
• Ability and desire to work within a team
• Ability to collaborate across district and community programs
• Ability to develop and maintain respect and rapport with staff, parents and children
• Experience developing and maintaining learning environments for children
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in culturally proficient teaching

PREFERRED

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings or Saturdays
• Experience with parents and children (birth to seven).
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.
• Multilingual skills preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Facilitate the growth and development of parents and children (birth to seven) through content and opportunities that are culturally relevant and meet the standard of best practice and research.
• With Early Childhood educator, plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning activities for parents and children to do together and serve as a model for parent-child interactions.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated, evenings and weekends included.
• Assist parents with identified family needs.  Locate and share community resources with families. Seek the assistance of district and community specialists as required.
• Routinely perform continuing evaluation of the ECFS classes and activities with other staff members.
• Maintain and submit accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Participate in staff and team meetings.
• Actively participate in a culture of professional learning, program development and evaluation.
• Help maintain program environment and inventory of classroom materials and equipment.
• Initiate and maintain partnerships and cooperative relationships between early childhood programs and the community, school district programs, private and public organizations, and local and state agencies.
• Plan and participate in outreach activities as needed.
• Participate in program, advisory council and district committees as appropriate.
• Build professional knowledge of current trends and research in the field of early childhood and family education.
• Maintain and improve professional competence by membership in local and national professional organizations; keep current with professional literature and practices in the field of Parenting and Early Childhood Education.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, colleagues, support staff and parents.
• Perform other related duties as required.

 Responsible to:
Early Childhood Family Services Program Manager

Compensation / Benefits: 
According to contractual agreement. 

If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment.  Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account.  Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.  Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196


Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.
 
District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.
 
District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not  discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational  opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial  status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity,  membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196  provides equal access to designated youth groups.
 
The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 � [email protected]) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related  inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education,  Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 � [email protected]) and the Director of Secondary  Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 � [email protected]) have been designated to respond  to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special  Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 � [email protected]) has been designated to  respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all  directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the  Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.