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Nature Preschool Administrator/Lead Teacher – Ed Spec 2

Posted: November 23, 2019 by MAEE Administration

Category: Minnesota Zoological Garden

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Nature Preschool Administrator/Lead Teacher – Ed Spec 2
Job Type
  • Full Time
Organization Minnesota Zoological Garden
Job Description

This position is responsible for developing and launching a new nature-based preschool that meets the developmental needs of young children and aligns with the mission of the Minnesota Zoo. The incumbent will design the overall program structure and develop a rich emergent child-centered curriculum based on current research and best practices in nature-based early learning. The incumbent is responsible for achieving initial program licensure and eventual accreditation, managing recruitment and enrollment, acquiring program and classroom supplies, developing parent resources, training preschool staff, facilitating family events, and acting as the lead teacher. This position will manage the daily operations of the preschool and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement by integrating a robust program evaluation protocol to ensure a high quality learning experience for all students. Duties include:

  • Design, develop, and direct a new comprehensive preschool program that meets the Zoo’s mission and revenue goals and utilizes nature as the organizing principle and primary venue for all learning
  • Manage student recruitment and enrollment, initial launch, and ongoing operations of the preschool to ensure an inclusive, safe, and seamless experience for all participating families
  • Serve as lead instructor and train and mentor other preschool staff to ensure a high quality inclusive learning environment that meets the unique needs of diverse early learners
Location Apple Valley, MN 55124
Expires 2019-12-10
Link https://careers.mn.gov/psp/hcm92apc/MNCAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=37069&PostingSeq=1&languageCd=ENG
MAEE Partner Minnesota Zoological Garden
Nature Preschool Administrator/Lead Teacher – Ed Spec 2
  • Full Time
Minnesota Zoological Garden
Location: Apple Valley, MN 55124
Expires: 2019-12-10
Link: https://careers.mn.gov/psp/hcm92apc/MNCAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=37069&PostingSeq=1&languageCd=ENG
MAEE Partner: Minnesota Zoological Garden
Job Description:

This position is responsible for developing and launching a new nature-based preschool that meets the developmental needs of young children and aligns with the mission of the Minnesota Zoo. The incumbent will design the overall program structure and develop a rich emergent child-centered curriculum based on current research and best practices in nature-based early learning. The incumbent is responsible for achieving initial program licensure and eventual accreditation, managing recruitment and enrollment, acquiring program and classroom supplies, developing parent resources, training preschool staff, facilitating family events, and acting as the lead teacher. This position will manage the daily operations of the preschool and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement by integrating a robust program evaluation protocol to ensure a high quality learning experience for all students. Duties include:

  • Design, develop, and direct a new comprehensive preschool program that meets the Zoo’s mission and revenue goals and utilizes nature as the organizing principle and primary venue for all learning
  • Manage student recruitment and enrollment, initial launch, and ongoing operations of the preschool to ensure an inclusive, safe, and seamless experience for all participating families
  • Serve as lead instructor and train and mentor other preschool staff to ensure a high quality inclusive learning environment that meets the unique needs of diverse early learners
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