Position Type: PRE-K 3 & 4 year old Substitute Teacher (Long-Term) for the 2026-2027 school year.

Date Posted: June 29, 2026.

Location: NRHEG Secondary School, Community Education

FTE: 1.0

Date Available: August 25, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled

Daily Pay Rate: $277.05

Job Summary

The long-term substitute is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher who is absent for an

extended period of time. The long-term substitute works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher

during his/her absence.

Position Information

The New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) School District is seeking a 1.0 FTE Long-Term

Substitute Teacher to support the Panther Preschool 3- and 4-year-old classroom during the 2026–2027 school

year. This is a long-term assignment with no predetermined end date and may extend through the remainder of

the school year. This position includes providing instruction Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and

Friday from 7:30AM to 3:30PM with Friday afternoons as team & classroom prep time within the district. Providing an

appropriate early childhood environment for Pre-school aged children to support their physical, intellectual,

social and emotional development.

Position Qualifications

• Minnesota teaching license in one or more areas: Pre-Kindergarten, Early Childhood, PreK - Grade 3, or

equivalent, or current Long-term Substitute permit. Bachelor's degree.

• Ideal candidates will have experience working with groups of young children and knowledge of

developmentally appropriate practices.

• Teaching experience in implementing and modifying curriculum and learning environments for young

children.

• Ability to work in a team/PLC experience

• Dedication to positive student, staff, and parent relationships

• Prefer experience with PBIS

• Demonstrate reflective research-based response to teaching and learning

• Candidate should also have experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated strategies

that support diverse learners.

• Must have strong classroom management skills with the ability to maintain a positive learning

environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans and utilization of instructional materials to provide individualized and small group

instruction.

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.

• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records in a timely fashion helps

prepares progress reports.

• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals.

• Coordinate support staff and work with parents, specialists, and early childhood special education staff

to provide a fun, safe, and quality program for students of various needs.

• Experience in supervising, leading, delegating, and evaluating the activities of support staff personnel.

• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, phone

calls, e-mails, conferences, etc. as needed.

• Assist with ECFE classes & events.

• Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.

• Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings.

• Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.

• Integration of technology into instruction.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborative work in an energetic environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents,

and the community with multiple requests and concerns.

• Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.

• Respond in emergency situations.

• Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.

• May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field

trips.

• Implement lessons and activities that incorporate various methods, techniques, and technologies to

engage and ensure student learning.

• Create and use assessments to monitor progress of students learning and respond accordingly based on

student performance.

• Communicate student progress to all stakeholders, including parents, administrators, and other district

personnel.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.

• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.

• Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators,

parents, and the community.

• Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.

• Show initiative and function as a self-starter.

• Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers,

supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work

direction.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform

the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25

pounds of force, 50 pounds of force occasionally. Work regularly requires speaking and hearing, stooping,

kneeling, crouching or crawling, and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires standing, walking, and

occasionally running, sitting, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions.

Interested applicants can apply online.

Macy Whiteside, Director of Community Education

NRHEG Public Schools

306 Ash Avenue South

New Richland, MN 56072

mwhiteside@nrheg.k12.mn.us

Phone: 507-417-2667

Panther Preschool Teacher