North Lakes Academy (Forest Lake, MN) is seeking a licensed music teacher to provide engaging lessons and activities for students in grades K-8. The ideal candidate would enjoy working with a talented and supportive staff, awesome students who love to learn, and a community that values a liberal arts education. SCHOOL The Mission of North Lakes Academy<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northlakesacademy.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C55f034a7ef2e4ed5fc1208db1bf12b09%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638134494876585020%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XwJaLybX%2BA3ox7D3aV6AUMyjrbA6bIxKYD7p7w8sebM%3D&reserved=0> is to graduate students who are confident, skilled scholars and citizens. Our expectation is that students and teachers excel in core academic and artistic disciplines, develop a sense of purpose and path, and value a united community built through appreciation of diversity. Since 1999, North Lakes Academy has provided a personalized learning environment designed to meet a wide variety of academic needs. With strong core subjects and a full complement of liberal arts courses, NLA provides quality learning in a responsive learning atmosphere. North Lakes Academy is one of the oldest charter schools in Minnesota, one of the last teacher-run school boards in the United States, and one of only a few education options in a large land-area district on the border between suburban and rural Minnesota. WHY US? + We help students discover their passions and stay confident learners throughout their lives. + We&#8217;re a fast-paced, collaborative working-environment that&#8217;s also thoughtful about designing reflection and resetting time for teachers and students. + We think about what we can do better and faster than other area schools on a daily basis and learn quickly from other models of innovation (See our Becoming Program<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnlabecoming.strikingly.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C55f034a7ef2e4ed5fc1208db1bf12b09%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638134494876585020%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=V0lp4scGzlbpHRP1nFToocqurjRQMvlXph9Bdh3xan8%3D&reserved=0> for one example). + We&#8217;re a friendly and creative team with diverse backgrounds, who are all really kids, parents, coaches, and entrepreneurs at heart. + We&#8217;re close to Highway 35 and easily accessible from the metro area or surrounding suburbs (Many teachers commute from the cities, surrounding suburbs, and even Wisconsin). + We design flexible professional development experiences. + We provide exceptional medical and dental benefits. + We work with teachers to choose a personalized technology setup. + NLA has received the &#8220;High-Quality Charter School&#8221; designation from MDE the last three years (2018-2020) TEACHER EXPECTATIONS: MUSIC We are building the next generation of citizens and we&#8217;re looking for leaders to help architect, design, and reimagine the future of education for students and the adults that love them. As a part of the teacher-leadership team, you will work directly with directors and colleagues to create an ambitious and engaging experience for music students. You&#8217;ll oversee the work of curriculum design, classroom management, and collaboration to engineer an effective, scalable, and reliable experience across our k-12 school platform and programs. Classroom teachers are responsible for nurturing social-emotional and academic growth in their classroom by planning and implementing rigorous, student-centered daily lessons. + Responsibilities and Experience * Help lead the design of the music experience * Architect and guide new applications and project development, * Help guide curriculum and course development pace and rhythm in collaboration with department and school teams. * Establish and maintain program standards + Skills and Star Qualities * Enthusiastic optimist: thinks in terms of do&#8217;s rather than don&#8217;ts * Willingness to risk: sees failure as temporary and learns from experience with failure * Lifelong learner: is endlessly curious; borrows, seeks, innovates How to apply: www.northlakesacademy.org/employment<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northlakesacademy.org%2Femployment&data=05%7C01%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C55f034a7ef2e4ed5fc1208db1bf12b09%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638134494876741264%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iI8p0pjIV0RHlyj6ggHlFYbk%2F%2BMjLz7HC%2F5FSkz6ACI%3D&reserved=0> For inquiries contact: Cam Stottler - Executive Director cstottler@northlakesacademy.org<mailto:cstottler@northlakesacademy.org> ***CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email is intended solely for the addressee(es) and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. 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