Job Title: Elementary Teacher
Location: 300 Industrial Blvd NE Minneapolis MN 55414
Position Summary:
This position is for a homeroom classroom teacher. Classes at Northeast College Prep range from 1722 students. Teachers in 3rd6th grade may have the opportunity to departmentalize by subject area (math or reading/language arts).
The ideal candidate will:
Fully embrace our mission vision and core convictions.
Have a demonstrated record of success as a teacher.
Be seeking to truly be a part of a team working together to close the opportunity (achievement) gap; this means being coachable being a learner being flexible always seeking to improve and being comfortable giving receiving and implementing constructive feedback.
Be interested in our key instructional strategies including Responsive Classroom and Catalyst.
Key Responsibilities include by are not limited to:
Create a classroom environment in which every child can succeed and which establishes high academic and behavior standards.
Show success and expertise teaching elementary students
Create effective unit plans lesson plans and instructional materials.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Teach all approved curricula with fidelity.
Collaborate with existing English Language Development and Intervention teachers to meet the needs of all students.
Implement and support the schoolwide approach to classroom management and discipline.
Administer and use weekly assessment data (and standardized test data) to make instructional decisions.
Prepare and maintain appropriate records and progress reports.
Help to promote and maintain a professional and collaborative environment.
Exhibit positive rapport and build strong relationships with students.
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents/guardians.
Required Qualifications:
Be a licensed elementary teacher in Minnesota (or be eligible to be licensed by the time of hire)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with diverse student and staff populations
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching elementary students in an urban school
Demonstrated success with teaching English Language Learners
Fluency (ideally) or proficiency in Spanish Arabic Somali or Oromo
About Our School:
Northeast College Prep (NECP) is a diverse Kindergarten 8thgrade public charter school with approximately 275 students. Our mission is to ensure strong academic socialemotional and talent development in every member of our diverse student body thereby positioning each student for college graduation career success and positive community impact.
Founded as a diverse school committed to strong academics and socialemotional learning our curious students learn about themselves and the world around them. All students take Art Spanish Arabic and Physical Education. Socialemotional learning lessons are explicitly taught and woven throughout the day and we partner with community organizations to develop each students unique talents.
Teaching at Northeast College Prep:
At Northeast College Prep elementary classroom teachers in grades Kindergarten fifth grade are selfcontained (teach all subjects to one class of about 25 students). Students attend specialist classes (Art Physical Education Spanish and Arabic) on a rotating schedule. Teachers supervise students at recess and during breakfast creating more informal time for teachers and students to develop relationships. Outside of this time teachers have 45 minutes of preparation time a dutyfree lunch and additional daily time to meet with other teachers and staff.
We are a Responsive Classroom school that believes in restorative practices and teaching intrinsic motivation (i.e. we dont use extrinsic motivation like candy or public behavior charts to motivate students) so that students do the right thing even if no one is watching. Some students are supported with positive behavior charts that use incentives such as quality time with an adult or a choice activity.
NECP exists to ensure that all children have access to an education that will help them to maximize their options in life thereby contributing to a more just society. Our students and their families speak 14 different primary languages. About 50 qualify for English Language Learning services and about 90 qualify for free or reduced lunch and around 12 qualify for Special Education.
Compensation: A competitive salary and full benefits will be offered. Initial salary placement for first year candidates with a Bachelors Degree is $42664 and first year candidates with a Masters Degree is $47998.
Application Process:
To apply please fill out our online application located athttps:// If applicable college transcripts may be requested later in the hiring process. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Northeast College Prep is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity equity and inclusion. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have questions or concerns reach out to.
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