Part Time Art Teacher​/Part Time Educational Assistant

Part Time Art Teacher / Part Time Educational Assistant  School Year

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted: 5/22/2026

Date Available:

August 2026

Eagle Ridge Academy is a Tuition-Free Classical, College-Preparatory Charter School serving students and families in grades K-12. Eagle Ridge offers an academically rigorous education that uses a time-tested, Classical, liberal arts curriculum.

Eagle Ridge Academy is planning to expand its programming and will be opening a new Elementary in the fall of 2026. We are currently recruiting teaching staff for fall 2026 for our new site (ERA Site #2) located in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Start date August.

Elementary, Art Teacher and Educational Assistant

Eagle Ridge Academy, one of the largest charter schools in Minnesota and one of the few K-12 classical education programs in the state, seeks applicants for the  school year.

Eagle Ridge Academy seeks a well-spoken individual with a gift for teaching who is passionate about the mission, philosophy, and pedagogy of Eagle Ridge Academy. Qualified applicants will have the ability to develop positive rapport with students, parents, and colleagues. They will have knowledge of particular learning styles along with the skill to meet the academic, social, and emotional growth needs of elementary‑aged children.

• Teaches using the course of study adopted by the Eagle Ridge Academy board and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervises students in out‑of‑classroom activities during the school day, as needed.
• Maintains professional competence through professional development activities.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities as needed.

• Assist with educational activities in the classroom.
• Prepare instructional aids, games, and bulletin boards as needed for classroom teacher on occasion.
• Provide teacher with feedback on student progress.
• Perform various administrative tasks within the classroom on occasion.
• Reinforce and support students in upholding behavioral expectations.
• Support academic and social growth of students in individual or small group settings.
• Respond to student situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Administer tests, homework, make‑up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting students in the classroom.
• Collaborate with teacher(s) or other staff as assigned for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues.
• Supervise students on buses, before and after school, lunch, recess, field trips, etc.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Desire to teach using the classical education model.
• Applicable license.

This will be a full‑time benefit eligible position. Art Teacher 0.13 FTE plus Educational Assistant 0.87 FTE. The goal for this position is to grow into a full‑time Art Teacher position.

Salary Range: $42, (based on Teaching FTE and DOQ).

Job Type: Full‑time, 186 days.

Benefits:
Medical, Life Insurance, PFML, Long‑term disability, Employee Assistance Program, TRA pension.

By joining the faculty of Eagle Ridge Academy, you will become part of a community that embraces liberal arts education, believes in continual growth and education for its professionals, and supports collaboration in learning for students and teachers. This community learns together, works together, and plays together.

If you are excited about learning and believe in its wonder and awe, are infinitely curious about the beauty around us, and are dedicated to the virtues of Eagle Ridge Academy please consider joining our team.