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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: 08/24/2026 Date Closing: Open Until Filled 4TH GRADE ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR Fairmont Area Schools is seeking a passionate, student-centered elementary educator to join our 4th grade elementary teaching team for the 26-27 school year and beyond. A Minnesota elementary education teaching license is required. Fairmont Area School District is located in Fairmont, Minnesota on I-90. "The City of Lakes" has a population of roughly 10,000 and attracts many professionals for manufacturing, service, and agriculture-related careers. Fairmont citizens take great pride in its public school and have repeatedly supported the district and the staff. This partnership makes living and working in the community a special setting where individual efforts can create impactful and sustainable change. Fairmont Area Schools serves about 1,700 preK-12th grade students from Fairmont and the surrounding area. Many families choose to open-enroll in Fairmont due to our committed staff, robust programming, and quality facilities. Graduating classes are roughly 140 students per year and classroom sizes are in the twenties. The professionals who work at Fairmont Area Schools are committed to researching, implementing, and refining research-based best practices for the betterment of the student experience. This student-centered approach is shared throughout the entire district, from classroom to boardroom. At Fairmont Area Schools, everyone is valued and treated as an individual. Fairmont Area Schools has a competitive compensation package and supports which include but are not limited to? Starting Pay no less than $51,964 plus Q-comp payments Teacher Mentorship Programming Professional Development on Cornerstones of the district Option to enroll in Health, Life, Dental, and Vision insurance Coaching and Volunteer Opportunities District contribution to 403b plan beginning in year 2 Fairmont Area Schools Student Support Team takes an innovative and individualized approach focused on helping students develop social skills, understanding social norms, and gaining perspective on their influence on others. The preferred applicant will possess strong communication skills, a strong understanding of the science of reading is preferred, a passion for helping all students, and flexibility to meet individual student needs. If you have any questions related to the position, please feel free to contact Principal Rosen at 507-235-4500 or email at mrosen@fairmont.k12.mn.us Fairmont Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online