Curiosity Lab (Science) Teacher
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Grade Level
3rd and 4th
School Year
2025-2026
Time
Full-Time
Duration
10 Month
Type
Exempt
Other
Union Eligible
Reports To
School Principal
Salary
Discuss On Employment
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Organizational Description
Community School of Excellence (CSE) is a Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade Hmong Language and Culture Charter school that is a family. Our schools offer an environment where students feel safe, welcomed, and cared for while learning and preparing for their future. We believe in academic success for all students. We are a PBIS school that focuses on positivity. We continuously learn about and celebrate each other’s cultures, languages, and achievements while providing a world-class education through a safe and innovative environment that fosters inquiring, critical thinking, knowledgeable, and compassionate students who embrace the Hmong culture and celebrate intercultural understanding and respect.
Culture of Learning
CSE believes that every scholar has the right to learn, be engaged, and grow in a healthy school environment. We embrace every scholar’s strengths and explore ways to strengthen our relationships with our scholars and their families. CSE is committed to building collaborative leadership and effective capacity between and among staff, parents, and scholars. All CSE employees must share, understand, and implement a culture of learning at all levels of the organization. Our consistent focus on a culture of learning is paramount to the growth and success of our students. CSE seeks individuals who will optimistically and confidently abide by this culture of learning.
The core values that drive this new culture of learning are:
1. Aiming for High Academic Achievement
2. Embracing Cultural Pride and Identity
3. Modeling the Excellent Way of respect, responsibility, and reflection.
4. Implementing Data Driven Decisions
5. Having High Expectations
6. Creating a safe social-emotional learning environment
Job Summary
The Community School of Excellence is seeking an innovative and dynamic teacher to design and lead a hands-on, inquiry-driven science class for 3rd and 4th grade students. This course provides a unique opportunity to create an engaging learning experience that inspires curiosity, problem-solving, and out-of-the-box thinking. The teacher will have flexibility with curriculum design, encouraging creativity and student-led discovery while maintaining alignment with science standards. This position is more than just teaching science—it’s about creating a classroom experience students will never forget. With flexibility in curriculum design and an emphasis on hands-on learning, this teacher has the opportunity to inspire wonder, creativity, and a lifelong love of science.
Responsibilities
* Develop and teach engaging, hands-on science lessons for 3rd and 4th grade students.
* Create an environment that promotes exploration, experimentation, and curiosity.
* Incorporate project-based learning, STEAM activities, and real-world problem solving.
* Design lessons that integrate critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.
* Provide opportunities for students to learn through inquiry, investigation, and reflection.
* Collaborate with grade-level teachers to align learning goals and support cross-curricular connections.
* Foster a classroom culture that emphasizes respect, teamwork, perseverance, and a love of learning.
* Assess student growth through a variety of authentic methods (projects, discussions, portfolios, etc.).
* Use the Catalyst Approach to maintain a healthy learning environment for the students both academically and socially.
* Provide feedback to students and parents on a student’s progress at conferences and other meetings as necessary.
* Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from an accredited college or university.
* A valid Minnesota Teacher's License (applicable level-area endorsements preferred).
* Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience. Teaching experience in diverse cultural settings is valued.
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Community School of Excellence School
District #4181, 270 Larpenteur Ave West, St. Paul, MN 55113
Please submit the following:
1. Letter of interest
2. Current Resume
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Curiosity Lab (Science) Teacher
Grade Level |
| 3rd and 4th |
School Year |
| 2025-2026 |
Time |
| Full-Time |
Duration |
| 10 Month |
Type |
| Exempt |
Other |
| Union Eligible |
Reports To |
| School Principal |
Salary |
| Discuss On Employment |
Organizational Description
Community School of Excellence (CSE) is a Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade Hmong Language and Culture Charter school that is a family. Our schools offer an environment where students feel safe, welcomed, and cared for while learning and preparing for their future. We believe in academic success for all students. We are a PBIS school that focuses on positivity. We continuously learn about and celebrate each other’s cultures, languages, and achievements while providing a world-class education through a safe and innovative environment that fosters inquiring, critical thinking, knowledgeable, and compassionate students who embrace the Hmong culture and celebrate intercultural understanding and respect.
Culture of Learning
CSE believes that every scholar has the right to learn, be engaged, and grow in a healthy school environment. We embrace every scholar’s strengths and explore ways to strengthen our relationships with our scholars and their families. CSE is committed to building collaborative leadership and effective capacity between and among staff, parents, and scholars. All CSE employees must share, understand, and implement a culture of learning at all levels of the organization. Our consistent focus on a culture of learning is paramount to the growth and success of our students. CSE seeks individuals who will optimistically and confidently abide by this culture of learning.
The core values that drive this new culture of learning are:
Aiming for High Academic Achievement
Embracing Cultural Pride and Identity
Modeling the Excellent Way of respect, responsibility, and reflection.
Implementing Data Driven Decisions
Having High Expectations
Creating a safe social-emotional learning environment
Job Summary
The Community School of Excellence is seeking an innovative and dynamic teacher to design and lead a hands-on, inquiry-driven science class for 3rd and 4th grade students. This course provides a unique opportunity to create an engaging learning experience that inspires curiosity, problem-solving, and out-of-the-box thinking. The teacher will have flexibility with curriculum design, encouraging creativity and student-led discovery while maintaining alignment with science standards. This position is more than just teaching science—it’s about creating a classroom experience students will never forget. With flexibility in curriculum design and an emphasis on hands-on learning, this teacher has the opportunity to inspire wonder, creativity, and a lifelong love of science.
Responsibilities
Develop and teach engaging, hands-on science lessons for 3rd and 4th grade students.
Create an environment that promotes exploration, experimentation, and curiosity.
Incorporate project-based learning, STEAM activities, and real-world problem solving.
Design lessons that integrate critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.
Provide opportunities for students to learn through inquiry, investigation, and reflection.
Collaborate with grade-level teachers to align learning goals and support cross-curricular connections.
Foster a classroom culture that emphasizes respect, teamwork, perseverance, and a love of learning.
Assess student growth through a variety of authentic methods (projects, discussions, portfolios, etc.).
Use the Catalyst Approach to maintain a healthy learning environment for the students both academically and socially.
Provide feedback to students and parents on a student’s progress at conferences and other meetings as necessary.
Qualifications
Community School of Excellence School
District #4181, 270 Larpenteur Ave West, St. Paul, MN 55113
