Position: Elementary Teacher
School: Minnesota Math and Science Academy, St. Paul, MN
MInnesota Math and Science Academy is a K-12 public charter school located in St. Paul, Minnesota. MMSA is searching for an incredible Elementary Teacher who wants to be a part of something special and strives to make a difference in the lives of our students. This position commences with the 2024-25 school year.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, utilizing state standards, and other appropriate learning activities.
- Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Uses a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Establishes and maintains student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
- Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Creates an effective environment for learning.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
- Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.
- Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
Qualifications:
- Valid MN elementary teaching license
- Willingness to work with students with unique backgrounds and skills
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person