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Kindergarten Elementary Teacher - Star of the North Academy
Posted on 2024-03-14 11:56:43 AM
Listing expires 2024-05-13 12:00:00 AM
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Due to the second site expansion, Star of the North Academy is looking to hire teachers in every grade level.
Date of Availability: 2024-2025 School Year
Date Closing: Until Filled
Work Day/Year: Full-time, 1.0 FTE, Middle School Social StudiesTeacher
Date Closing: Until Filled
Star of the North Academy is a public K-8 charter school focused on closing the achievement gap. We seek to create a K- 8 school experience for young scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills.
Job Description:
MS teachers are responsible for providing rigorous, standards-based, and highly engaging learning environments for their students. Teachers will strive to ensure that all Star of the North Academy scholars are empowered with the knowledge, character and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Utilize curriculum to develop and implement standards-based lesson plans that include an understanding and modeling of independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and evidence-based reasoning, differentiating and scaffolding as needed
Implement assessments that are aligned with daily, weekly, and unit objectives
Use data to adjust short- and long-term plans in order to meet students’ learning needs
Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and student achievement; reflect on instructional practices to meet individual professional development goals
Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and community meetings
Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and regular communication; collaborate and communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior
Establish and maintain high expectations and routines for academic work and classroom behavior
Establish and reinforce expectations and accountability structures to maintain a positive, focused classroom
Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems
Contribute positively to a collaborative school environment
Perform other duties as required and assigned
Employment Logistics:
Star of the North Academy students’ school day is from 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday and 9:00am-12:00pm on Friday.
Staff must be present from 8:00 am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday, or until all duties are completed for the next day.
Professional development sessions are held every Friday from 1:00 - 4:00pm
All Staff are expected to attend and participate in all family events at the school.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Valid Minnesota teaching license in content area (or ability to gain before start date)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with colleagues, students, and families
A commitment to racial equity and social justice