Teacher, Elementary; B​/B Spanish - 4TH GRADE - Las Estrellas

Position Overview

Teacher, Elementary (B/B Spanish) – 4TH GRADE – Las Estrellas (2026‑2027). Requisition .

• Two 4th grade positions available.

• Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements; understand the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, and students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
• Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning, and problem‑solving.
• Collaborate with peers to develop, plan, and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
• Assess students’ developmental, cognitive, and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
• Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful, and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning.
• Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals; work to support and achieve those goals.
• Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP); participate in ongoing and regular staff, team, and individual professional development.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.
• Demonstrated continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration and/or job‑embedded staff development.
• Master’s or PhD preferred.

A valid Minnesota teaching license in Elementary, or proof of pending approved licensure. Bilingual Spanish/English required.

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• HSA & FSA
• Retirement plan

Minneapolis Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply and provide an inclusive environment for all employees and students.