Job Opportunities
Current Openings
- Position Type:
Early Childhood/ECFE Parent Educator - Date Posted:
9/4/2026 - Location:
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School - Closing Date:
Open until filled - Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- • High school diploma or equivalent required; early childhood education or related coursework preferred.
• Previous experience working with children in a childcare, preschool, elementary, or school setting.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working with children across multiple age groups, particularly toddlers through school-age children.
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a childcare team.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to meet all applicable childcare licensing and background-check requirements.
Childcare Director
Position Purpose
The Childcare Director is responsible for overseeing the daily care, safety, supervision, and well-being of children ages 16 months through 12 years old. This position provides leadership and support to childcare staff while ensuring that the school maintains a safe, nurturing, organized, and developmentally appropriate environment.
The Childcare Supervisor serves as a positive role model for staff and children and works closely with families, and staff to support the needs of each child.
Essential Functions
• Supervise and support childcare workers and children.
• Ensure appropriate supervision and safety of children at all times.
• Help maintain a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children ages 16 months–12 years.
• Monitor classrooms, playgrounds, transitions, meals, nap/rest periods, and other daily activities.
• Assist with staff scheduling, classroom coverage, breaks, and daily staffing needs.
• Ensure facilities follow school policies, health and safety requirements, and licensing regulations.
• Support staff with child management and age-appropriate behavior guidance.
• Assist with onboarding and training new childcare employees.
• Communicate regularly with the Superintendent regarding staffing, classroom needs, incidents, and concerns.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, incident reports, medication records, and other required documentation.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents and guardians.
• Respond appropriately to children's individual developmental, emotional, behavioral, and physical needs.
• Help resolve staff, classroom, and parent concerns in a professional manner.
• Assist with emergency procedures and ensure staff understand and follow emergency protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and employees.
• Step into classrooms and provide direct childcare coverage when needed.
• Help ensure a clean, organized, and welcoming school environment.
• Perform monthly billing as well as other duties as assigned by school administration.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Community Ed Director and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
The position requires the ability to safely supervise and interact with young children throughout the day. Duties may include standing and walking for extended periods, sitting on the floor, bending, lifting and carrying children or classroom materials, assisting with toileting and other personal-care needs, and responding quickly to safety situations.
Desired Qualities
The ideal candidate is:
• Warm, patient, dependable, and nurturing.
• A strong leader and team player.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working with children ranging from toddlers to preteens.
• Respectful and professional when communicating with families and staff.
• Positive and solution-oriented.
• Committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment for every child.
Qualifications Profile
Experience
Prior childcare and supervision experience
Salary
Part of the Confidential Employee Group.
PERA, 403B match, contribution towards health insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick leave.
Pay range $45,000-$55,000 based on experience and education.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Apply Here:
https://www.applitrack.com/njpa/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=3947&posFirstChoice=Early%20Childhood&posSpecialty=ECFE%20Parent%20EducatorPosition Purpose
- Coordinate, supervise all in school suspensions.
- Morning/lunch supervision.
- Hallway, bathroom and locker room monitoring.
- Attendance/tardy checks.
- Crisis team member/CPI certified.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications Profile
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
Position is open until filled. For additional information and to apply, please click the link below:
https://www.applitrack.com/njpa/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=7795
Wadena-Deer Creek has an opening for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant at the Elementary level for the 2026-27 school year. For information and to apply, please click on the link below. Position is open until filled.
https://www.applitrack.com/njpa/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=7794
Wadena-Deer Creek has an opening for a School Social Worker
Position Purpose
- For the 2026-2027 school year. Under the general supervision of the MS/HS Principal, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students' learning experience.
Essential Functions
- Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning or social interaction issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
- Performs casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of, and participation in, overcoming social issues to maximize the educational experience of the student.
- Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' behavior management plans.
- Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
- Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
- Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
- Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Additional Duties
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
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accepting applications for a 1.0 day per week ECFE
Teacher.
Please submit cover letter of interest, resume, and
at least three current letters of reference along with
WDC’s licensed personnel application to Kevin Tumberg, PK-4 Principal, 215 Colfax Ave. SW,
Wadena, MN 56482; or the application for this
position can be found on our website at:
https://www.applitrack.com/njpa/onlineapp/JobPosti
ngs/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=
1685
If you have questions, contact WDC Transportation Director Robert Brostrom at rbrostrom@wdc2155.k12.mn.us or 218-632-2168.
Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools’ extended child care program, Kids Krew, has an opening for a part-time Para.
This position is M-F 3:00pm-5:15pm.
Applicants must be 16 or more years of age and must be able to provide a positive, caring atmosphere for children ages 16 months to 6th grade (12 years) as well as possess excellent communication skills with children, parents and staff.
Wadena-Deer Creek School District is accepting applications for one or more Full Time Elementary Paraprofessionals to support teachers in PreK-4 classrooms. Successful applicants will begin immediately. Applicants must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have a clean criminal background (verified through a background check by school district). Salary is based on education and level of experience. Please include a resume and current references along with your application.
Wadena-Deer Creek School District is accepting applications for Substitute Teachers. Applicants are required to have a valid MN Teacher License or a Short-Call Substitute License (or the ability to obtain one). Daily rate of pay is $150. Questions, contact Tracy Zaske, HR/Payroll Specialist, at 218-632-2314.
Wadena-Deer Creek Schools has openings for substitute Food Service workers.
Wadena-Deer Creek School District is accepting applications for Substitute Paraprofessionals to support teachers in Pre K-12 classrooms. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have a clean criminal background (verified through a background check by school district). Questions, contact Tracy Zaske, HR/Payroll Specialist, at 218-632-2314.