Network Reserve Teacher

Position Information

• Position Type: Substitute/ In House Building Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 1/5/2026
• Location: Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop (High-Needs School)

Network Reserve Teachers are full-time, network-based staff who travel between three campuses to cover daily teacher absences across our elementary, middle and high school locations. This role is designed for aspiring educators seeking a structured, supportive pathway into classroom teaching. It provides consistent instructional experience, coaching, and immersion into Hiawatha Academies' academic program and school culture while ensuring continuity of high-quality instruction during teacher absences.

• Lead rigorous, standards-aligned lessons by following established lesson plans.
• Maintain a strong classroom culture and support scholars’ academic and social‑emotional development.
• Support small‑group instruction, interventions, or enrichment when not serving as the lead instructor.
• Work closely with teachers, para educators, and campus leadership to develop instructional practice, classroom management skills, and professional readiness.
• Serve as a stepping stone toward a future full‑time teaching position at Hiawatha Academies for individuals who demonstrate strong performance, growth, and alignment with our mission to close the opportunity gap.

Hiawatha Academies is a network of college‑preparatory schools focused on closing the opportunity gap in Minneapolis. We strive to create a K-12 school experience that empowers scholars with knowledge, character, and leadership skills, and we are committed to making our city and our world a more inclusive, equitable, and just place.

Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.

• Network Reserve Teachers will be assigned to a home base and will follow the Instructional Leaders Calendar; they must attend Network Professional Development and some campus‑based professional development when assigned.
• Hiawatha Leadership Academy Northrop Elementary staff hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday‑Friday.
• Hiawatha College Prep Middle School staff hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday‑Friday.
• Hiawatha Collegiate High School staff hours are 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday‑Friday.
• All Hiawatha staff are expected to attend and participate in relevant evening family events according to the HAWU collective bargaining agreement.

We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.