Elementary Teacher

Submitted: August 24
Closing: September 30

Come teach where kids - and teachers - are known, loved, and challenged.

At Beacon Academy, we believe great learning happens when students feel safe, seen, and supported - and when teachers are trusted, coached, and genuinely cared for. We want our kids standing in LOVE: love of learning, love of self, and love of community. If you’re an educator who leads with heart, high expectations, and joy, we’d love to meet you.

Beacon Academy is seeking a passionate, collaborative, and reflective 5th Grade Teacher to join our team.

• Your application is read by real people (no Applitrack black hole)
• Academic freedom to creatively meet Minnesota State Standards
• A strong, layered support system including an Instructional Coach, Principal, Dean of Students, and Lead Teacher
• Every new teacher is paired with a dedicated, fabulous mentor for their entire first year
• A close-knit, inclusive community where relationships truly matter
• Teachers help lead our school - your voice, ideas, and expertise are valued
• For more than 21 years, Beacon Academy has partnered with families to provide a rigorous, character-centered education rooted in belonging, scholarship, and resilience. We take our work seriously, but we also believe school should be a place filled with connection, laughter, and purpose.

About the Role:

As a 5th Grade Teacher, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping students bridge the transition from elementary to middle school. This year is about strengthening academic skills, fostering independence, and supporting social-emotional growth, all while celebrating learning and community.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values strong instruction, meaningful relationships, and continuous growth. You’ll be supported, coached, and encouraged while also trusted to bring your instructional voice and creativity to your classroom.

You will:

• Plan and deliver engaging instruction aligned to Minnesota Academic Standards
• Teach using high-quality curriculum, including:
  Math Expressions (math). Wonders (literacy) FOSS (science), and TCI (social studies)
• Intentionally teach social-emotional learning using the Fly Five SEL curriculum, helping students develop empathy, responsibility, self-management, and collaboration skills
• Use Responsive Classroom practices to build a positive, inclusive classroom culture
• Support students’ academic readiness and social-emotional development as they prepare for middle school
• Collaborate with grade-level colleagues and contribute to school-wide initiatives
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual needs
• Communicate openly and effectively with students, families, and colleagues

Our mission at Beacon Academy Charter School is to foster a results-driven small learning community supported by family involvement. Our school is rooted in a culture of positive character development and provides students with a proven, rigorous, and content-rich curriculum.