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Middle School Teacher www.schoolofnorthernlights.org St. Paul School of Northern Lights is a public charter school serving students in grades K-8 in St. Paul?s Highland Park neighborhood. St. Paul School of Northern Lights is looking for educators who are passionate about supporting students? curiosity and love of learning. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to teach in an interdisciplinary, multi-age, progressive, culturally relevant classroom and community. We are seeking teachers who view the challenging endeavor of working in our school as an opportunity to work with agency, autonomy, and purpose. Desirable candidates will appreciate time for reflection, collaboration, and innovation with colleagues. Effective teachers will find opportunities to teach without a prescribed curriculum and the opportunity to teach across content areas as an asset and opportunity to co-create learning experiences that are responsive to student curiosity, strengths, needs, and evolving understanding of the world around them. Required Qualifications Current Minnesota teaching license or ability to receive a variance Proven ability to honor and support the strengths and needs of diverse learners, including students across racial, cultural and economic backgrounds, neurodiverse and disabled learners, and gender-expansive learners MN READ Act training Commitment to the Northern Lights? Mission and Vision Preferred Qualifications Experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Reggio Emilia approach to education Place-based learning Practices of Finnish education Constructivist approach to education Urban teaching experience Project-based learning experience Restorative practices experience Dual licensure in any two content areas, Special Education, ESL, Counseling, Social Work or other relevant field Successful candidates will... Understand that: Our learners are competent and curious Relationships are central to our work as educators Knowledge is constructed by the learner in a social context Multiple points of view deepen understanding The environment drives learning Communicate effectively, building strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and the broader community Commit to engaging in conversations that challenge and disrupt dominant narratives Document learning to deepen thinking, build a community of learners, communicate with families and community, and research teaching and learning Appreciate uncertainty: value participating in a dynamic and evolving educational process Value their role as a researcher and curriculum designer Value collaboration Demonstrate leadership both in and out of the classroom Possess and foster creativity and imagination Love spending time and learning outdoors and in the community Basic functions and responsibilities Plan and implement effective instruction and assessment aligned with our pedagogical pillars, driven by student inquiry, and aligned with state standards across content areas Collaborate with a Special Rights co-teacher and other Special Rights staff to plan for and provide support, accommodations and instruction in alignment with students? IEPs Collaborate with students, families and colleagues in support of students and our community Document and share student learning and experiences in weekly newsletters and visual displays Lead the development of classroom cultures that foster relationships, student learning, student inquiry, critical thinking and advocacy Facilitate family/teacher conferences twice per year Attend four after school all-school events per year Plan and facilitate off-site learning experiences for students throughout the year Advocate with, and on behalf of, students and families Monitor and share student progress, educationally and socially, to students and families Implement restorative practices to address conflict Monitor students in and out of the classroom/school building Attend and engage in staff meetings, professional development trainings, and professional collaboration time Seek, reflect on and learn from feedback Support the operational work of the school Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule The minimum rate of pay for this position is $41,000 annually and increases with experience. A $10,000 longevity bonus is awarded after every 4th year of employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, and participation in the state pension plan. Employee work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00, on days scheduled in the Board-approved calendar. Interested candidates should apply online ( https://www.schoolofnorthernlights.org/careers ) and send any questions to employment@schoolofnorthernlights.org . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Thank you for your interest in St Paul School of Northern Lights. SPSNL is an equal opportunity employer and is authorized by Innovative Quality Schools.