The Family Partnership·Minneapolis, Minnesota
Provide flexible, as-needed coverage for early childhood classrooms, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children aged 6 weeks to 11 years. Support daily routines, follow lesson plans, and maintain required staff-to-child ratios in accordance with DHS regulations.
For more than 140 years, The Family Partnership has built strong families, vital communities, and better futures for children.
We fulfill our mission through counseling, education, and advocacy, primarily in the greater Minneapolis and St.
Paul area.
The Family Partnership was founded in 1878 as the Minneapolis Humane Society to protect and serve children that were being abused or exploited.
Along with a few name changes, our work has continually transformed to anticipate and address the evolving needs of families and individuals, many of whom are the most vulnerable in our community.
At The Family Partnership, we partner with you and in turn, we partner with those we serve.
Our programs holistically address the needs of people in our community.
Through our two-generation (2Gen) or whole family approach, we work with people so they can heal from trauma and adversity and move towards greater health and well-being.
Our shared values establish a common purpose across our array of programs and services.
You can bring your authentic self to the workplace, while practicing both cultural competence and inclusivity.
We’re known for developing future leaders in the non-profit space and we expect employees to share their views.
Our culture is one of open communication and transparency regardless of job level.
$18.00 - $24.00 per hour depending on qualifications and level of experience
This is an on-call, part-time position. The hours will vary depending on our early childhood program needs. Four Directions is open on weekdays from 7:00am-5:30pm.
The Family Partnership is seeking 4 On-Call Substitute Teachers to provide flexible, as-needed coverage for our early childhood program when regular staff are absent due to paid time off, illness, or training.
Four Directions is a full-day therapeutic education and care program for children aged 6 weeks to 11 years of age.
Four Directions is committed to the revitalization of the Dakota and Ojibway languages.
We work with our partner Wicoie Nandagikendan to provide language immersion and culturally responsive early childhood education.
Substitute staff may support classrooms in the role of Teacher’s Aide, Assistant Teacher, or Lead Teacher, based on qualifications and program needs.
This position is ideal for individuals seeking flexible schedules and meaningful work supporting children and families.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history (justice-impacted status), housing or homelessness status, height, or weight.
Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.
The Family Partnership participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify’s official poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf [https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf]. See E-Verify’s Right to Work poster at https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf [https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf].
Must meet MN DHS background study clearance requirements and be physically able to care for children. Qualifications vary by role, ranging from no formal education for aides to specific DHS certifications for lead teachers.
Market context
Minnesota schools often rely on substitute teachers to cover daily absences, so candidates with classroom-adjacent experience can be competitive. This role is especially accessible to applicants who already have six months of student-facing experience, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to obtain the required license; reliable transportation also matters. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensing path and availability before applying.
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