Assistant Teacher

Published

October 4, 2026

Expires

November 3, 2026

Location

Shoreview, Minnesota

Category

Preschool / Childcare

Job Type

Part-time

Organizational Name

St. Odilia Preschool

Organizational City

Shoreview

Position Contact Name

Ashley Perron-Knutson

Position Contact Title

Director

Position Contact Email

[email protected]

How many employees are serving at your location?

More than 30

Starting Salary Range

competitive based on experience and qualifications

Description

St. Odilia Preschool values…

• play-based classrooms filled with laughter, joy, and generosity of spirit
• maintaining a culture that honors different developmental stages
• respecting children’s ideas, experiences, and interests
• establishing strong relationships with children and parents
• positive behavior guidance through redirection and natural/logical consequences
• deep understanding that all children are called by God
• a collaborative and supportive learning community of early childhood professionals
• willingness to positively support children in their toilet learning
• strong onboarding procedures and mentorship for new staff members

St. Odilia Preschool offers…
-a play-based environment where teachers can follow the interests and needs of students meeting children where they are at developmentally

• a collaborative and supportive learning community of early childhood professionals
• opportunities to explore faith-based traditions with young learners
• a preschool classroom that is part of a large K-8 school and church community
• competitive compensation, experience is considered

St. Odilia Preschool is seeking loving and energetic persons to assist in play-based preschool environments grounded in faith and love. Assistant teachers work cooperatively with a lead teacher and other staff members to provide a well-organized, safe and positive environment for children. The ideal candidate wants to work with young children and is willing to be active and engaged with classroom explorations. Assistant teachers are vital to helping children discover, learn, and support the mission of St. Odilia Preschool, serving children 24-months to 5 years of age.

Position Shifts

1:00-5:30pm, Monday through Friday

7:00-9:30am Monday through Friday

1:00-3:00pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Substitute positions available too with variable hours.

Additional subbing hours available for regular part-time staff too.

All shifts are 12-month positions.

Learn more about St. Odilia Preschool: https://stodiliaschool.org/preschool

Qualifications

• Must meet DHS Rule 3 requirements for assistant teacher.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with other teaching staff to create a warm environment that is developmentally appropriate for preschool aged children and aligns with our play-based teaching philosophies.
• Excited to work with children as young as 24-months of age.
• Builds positive and professional relationships with administration, coworkers, students, and families.
• Able to enforce required safety procedures and policies of St. Odilia Preschool as required by DHS.
• Experience working with young children, CDA preferred.