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Rochester Arts & Sciences Academy (RASA) | Rochester, Minnesota Do you believe a child''s first school experiences should be filled with wonder, creativity, and joyful learning? Rochester Arts & Sciences Academy (RASA) is looking for a caring, energetic, and student-centered Early Childhood Co-Teacher to join our team. We''re seeking an educator who is passionate about helping our youngest learners develop a love of school through hands-on exploration, meaningful relationships, and play-based learning. This position is a true co-teaching role. You will work alongside another licensed teacher every day to plan, teach, assess, and support students together. We believe that two teachers collaborating in one classroom creates an exceptional learning environment for children while also providing opportunities for professional collaboration, creativity, and shared leadership. We believe the right educator is more important than filling a specific classroom, so we are flexible in determining the best placement based on the strengths and experience of the successful candidate. About RASA Rochester Arts & Sciences Academy is a public charter school serving students from Preschool through 8th grade. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and developing the Middle Years Programme (MYP), we believe students learn best through inquiry, creativity, collaboration, and authentic learning experiences. At RASA, relationships come first. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming school community where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. What You''ll Do As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will: Create a warm, nurturing classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn. Plan engaging, hands-on learning experiences that support the whole child. Foster early literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and independence through play and inquiry. Build strong relationships with students and families. Differentiate instruction to meet the developmental needs of every learner. Collaborate with an outstanding team of educators to support student success. Create a positive classroom culture built on kindness, curiosity, and respect. Participate in school events, professional learning, and our collaborative school community. What We''re Looking For We''re searching for someone who: Has a genuine love for working with young children. Brings enthusiasm, patience, creativity, and a growth mindset. Understands the importance of learning through play and exploration. Values collaboration and enjoys working as part of a team. Creates engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Is committed to building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Qualifications Required Bachelor''s degree in Education or a related field Teaching license preferred, but not required Why You''ll Love Working at RASA Supportive and collaborative staff. Small school where relationships matter. Engaged students and families. Opportunities for leadership and professional growth. Innovative, inquiry-based learning environment. Competitive salary and benefits. A school culture built on kindness, creativity, and continuous improvement. If you''re looking for a school where you can make a lasting impact during a child''s earliest educational experiences, collaborate with passionate educators, and help children develop a lifelong love of learning, we''d love to hear from you. How to Apply Please send your resume, cover letter, and any supporting materials to: Nick Doyle, Principal principal@rasamn.org CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, copy, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.