Elementary Teacher

• Position Type:
  Teacher/ Elementary Teacher Grades K-5
• Date Posted: 2/5/2026
• Location:
  
  Hopkins Public Schools
• District:
  Hopkins Public School District

At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do.

As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Qualified candidates will demonstrate the following prior experience, interest, and skill in working effectively with students desire and ability to work cooperatively with other department members: a positive attitude and strong human relations skills excellent classroom management skills: ability to adapt instruction to various learning levels and styles openness and availability to students teaching effectiveness.

Commitment to working effectively with students and families from diverse cultural, ability, and economic backgrounds; demonstrated preparation, skill, and commitment to providing for the individual learning needs of all students; ability to create positive, inclusive learning environments for all students; skill in using positive, constructive disciplinary approaches; ability to organize and plan for student learning; familiarity with current teaching/learning theories; skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships;

diversity of interests and experience.

• Bachelor's degree in education, or a closely related field
• K-5 Elementary License
• Valid Minnesota Teaching License
• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a classroom setting, use standard equipment and stamina to stand for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Work is performed in a classroom setting.

1.0 - FTE - 185 Days

HEA Union Contract

Range: BA, Step 0: $48,039.00
MA, Step 0: $52,223.00

Position specific Benefits information is available HERE

Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE