Earth and Space Science Teacher

About Spring Lake Park Schools:
We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park in the northwest Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose—"High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses"—provides focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a culture where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning that are centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Each teacher at Spring Lake Park Schools designs meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for the future. Our educators create engaging, relevant work grounded in students’ interests, strengths, and needs—challenging them to think deeply and take an active role in their learning. Teachers cultivate inclusive, engaging learning environments where each student feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging.

The focus is developing strong academic skills and essential career and life competencies such as collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and self‑direction.

Our secondary science teachers engage students in inquiry‑driven, hands‑on science learning that sparks curiosity and builds deep understanding through real‑world phenomena and current scientific issues. Students develop transferable skills—including critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, communication, and data analysis—through challenging, scaffolded tasks and collaborative inquiry. Learning experiences are designed to emphasize anchor phenomena, sense making, conceptual modeling, and scientific discourse.

• B.A. or B.S. degree and a Minnesota State Licensure in Earth and Space Science (or eligibility for it)
• Commitment to the equitable education of all students
• Creative planning and organizational skills
• Highly effective interpersonal skills

• Evidence of excellence in collaboration with colleagues and enthusiasm to work with students
• Commitment to ongoing learning as evidenced by graduate‑level work or an earned degree, and participation in professional organization conferences or seminars related to the content area
• Experience working with diverse learners

$53,228–$107,781 per school year (placement determined based on experience and qualifications). Benefits include medical, dental, sick leave, 403(b), life, LTD, FSA. Salary prorated based on start date.

This position will remain open until filled. Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at  Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview. For inquiries, contact Spring Lake Park High School Assistant Principal Brandon Wolf at bwolf or (763) 600‑5100.

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.