
The Chisago Lakes School District is located approximately 35 miles NE of downtown Minneapolis/Saint Paul. The District unites five historical communities with a tradition of excellence. Each community offers both a unique history and a contemporary charm of its own. The 165 square-mile district encompasses 24 lakes and the scenic St. Croix River Valley which creates many outdoor recreational opportunities for any outdoor enthusiast.
The District serves approximately 3400 students (Pre K - 12) and their families. Our Primary School, located in Chisago City, serves our Pre K to grade 1 students. Taylors Falls Elementary School, located in Taylors Falls, serves grades PreK - 5 and our Lakeside Elementary School, located in Chisago City, serves grades 2 - 5. Chisago Lakes Middle School and High Schools are both located in Lindstrom.
The Chisago Lakes School District is the authorizer for Wolf Creek Charter School and collaborates with the St. Croix River Education District to house the Chisago Lakes Education Center which consists of the Pathway to Change and SOAR (Skill-building Opportunities for Academic Resiliency) programs. The support for education in our communities is strong as evidenced by support for nearly $65 million in construction from 2018-2020. A new Lakeside Elementary School and new Wildcat Community Center highlighted new construction and renovations throughout the district. We have a proud tradition of excellence in academics, fine arts, community education, and extracurricular activities.
Chisago Lakes School District 2144 is currently seeking applicants for a Preschool Teacher - Long Term Substitute
POSITION: Preschool Teacher - Long Term Substitute
LOCATION: Taylors Falls
SALARY RANGE: $27.42 - $33.94/hour Non-Licensed OR if hold a licensed in Early Childhood Education, Pre-Primary, or Pre-Kindergarten $32.70 - $43.22/hour
LICENSE: Non-licensed OR Early Childhood License preferred
HOURS/DAY: Monday - Friday 8 hours/day
DAYS/YEAR: 65
BENEFITS: Not Benefit Eligible
Apply Online: Chisago Lakes Schools Careers
Dates: January 2027 - April 2027
To design and facilitate high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support the growth of each child across social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language domains. The preschool teacher fosters a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment; partners with families; and collaborates with colleagues to support the success of all learners.
Application:
Open until filled.
Contact:
If you have questions about the position contact Nicole Mersch, nmersch@isd2144.org
All job offers from Chisago Lakes School District 2144 are conditioned upon passing a preemployment background check and ISD 2144 School Board approval. Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical.
Apply Online: Chisago Lakes Schools Careers

The Chisago Lakes School District unites five historical communities with a tradition of excellence. Each community offers both a unique history and a contemporary charm of its own. The 165 square-mile district is home to a little over 3,300 students (preK-12) and their families. There are three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and a charter school. The school district is proud of its tradition of excellence in academics, fine arts, community education and extracurricular activities. District test scores in reading and math are well in excess of the state averages, and are the best in the local area, as reported in the Star Tribune.