Part Time Art Teacher​/Part Time Educational Assistant

Art Teacher And Educational Assistant

Eagle Ridge Academy is a tuition-free classical, college-preparatory charter school serving students and families in grades K-12. Eagle Ridge offers an academically rigorous education that uses a time-tested, classical, liberal arts curriculum. Eagle Ridge Academy is planning to expand its programming and will be opening a new elementary in the fall of 2026. We are currently recruiting teaching staff for fall 2026 for our new site (ERA Site #2) located in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Eagle Ridge Academy, one of the largest charter schools in Minnesota and one of the few K-12 classical education programs in the state, seeks applicants for the  school year. Eagle Ridge Academy seeks a well-spoken individual with a gift for teaching who is passionate about the mission, philosophy, and pedagogy of Eagle Ridge Academy. Qualified applicants will have the ability to develop positive rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.

They will have knowledge of particular learning styles along with the skill to meet the academic, social, and emotional growth needs of elementary-aged children.

Teaching responsibilities include: teaching using the course of study adopted by the Eagle Ridge Academy board and other appropriate learning activities; instructing students in citizenship; developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student; establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom;

evaluating students' academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records, and preparing progress reports; communicating with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program; identifying student needs and cooperating with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems; supervising students in out of classroom activities during the school day, as needed;

maintaining professional competence through professional development activities; participating in curriculum development programs as required; participating in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities as needed.

Educational assistant responsibilities include: assisting with educational activities in the classroom; preparing instructional aids, games, and bulletin boards, as needed for classroom teacher on occasion; providing teacher with feedback on student progress; performing various administrative tasks within the classroom on occasion; reinforcing and supporting students in upholding behavioral expectations; supporting academic and social growth of students in individual or small group settings;

responding to student situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns; administering tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting students in the classroom; collaborating with teacher(s) or other staff as assigned for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues; supervising students on buses, before and after school, lunch, recess, field trips, etc. Other duties, as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include: bachelor's degree; desire to teach using the classical education model; applicable license. This will be a full-time benefit eligible position. Art teacher 0.13 FTE plus educational assistant 0.87 FTE. The goal for this position is to grow into a full-time art teacher position. Salary range: $42,. Based on teaching FTE and DOQ job type: full-time, 186 days. Benefits: medical, life insurance, PFML, long-term disability, employee assistance program, TRA pension.

By joining the faculty of Eagle Ridge Academy, you will become part of a community that embraces liberal arts education, believes in continual growth and education for its professionals, and supports collaboration in learning for students and teachers. This community learns together, works together, and plays together. If you are excited about learning and believe in its wonder and awe, are infinitely curious about the beauty around us, and are dedicated to the virtues of Eagle Ridge Academy please consider joining our team.