Elementary Teacher - Float

Elementary School Teacher

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Salary Range: $41,000-$56,000

Grade K-5 teachers develop curriculum and materials using engaging and age‑appropriate instructional strategies based on the best practices of the International Baccalaureate, while infusing international‑mindedness into the curriculum on a continual basis.

• Incorporate hands‑on learning activities into daily instruction.
• Communicate closely and encourage parental involvement regarding program goals, classroom activities, homework, school functions and student progress.
• Create a safe and welcoming classroom environment using best practices of Developmental Designs and Responsive Classroom for Middle School.
• Collaborate with other teachers, coaches, or administrators regarding their teaching.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends, procedures and evaluation processes in language acquisition (for language and immersion teachers).
• Participate in regular planning and staff development.
• Participate in professional development deemed important to the school and/or to individual teachers.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education or related field.
• Must have a valid Minnesota teaching license.
• Must be fluent in English, both oral and written communications.

• Experience teaching/living abroad is preferred.
• Teaching experience at the age level of the open position is preferred.
• Teaching experience in the International Baccalaureate DP and MYP is preferred.
• Experience with Developmental Designs and Responsive Classroom is preferred.

This position requires vocal communication, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, use of hands to grasp and feel, and vision abilities including close, distance, and adjusting focus. Lifting/moving required frequently up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds or more. Work occasionally requires exposure to blood borne pathogens and is generally in a moderately noisy location.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.