Resident Teacher Grades 5 and 6

Resident Teacher Grades 5 and 6

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate – Grades 5, 6
• Date Posted: 5/6/2026

Spring Lake Park Schools is 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 our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Our teachers design meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for the future, fostering engagement, relevance, and student-centered learning grounded in their interests, strengths, and needs. They cultivate inclusive, engaging learning environments where every student feels valued, supported and has a true sense of belonging. The focus is on developing strong academic skills and essential career and life competencies such as collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and self‑direction.

Teachers are reflective, collaborative professionals committed to ongoing learning and capable of refining practice and driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Resident teachers are new to the profession and work with an experienced teacher, taking on roles throughout the year — whole group, small group, individualized instruction, intervention, substitute teaching and partner teaching. Resident teachers receive intensive coaching supports to accelerate learning and experience in their first year, with the goal of eventually moving to a home‑base teaching position.

The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and hold or be eligible for a Minnesota State Licensure in Elementary Education. Additional qualifications include commitment to equitable education for all students, creative planning and organizational skills, and highly effective interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to implement the responsibilities of the position.

Preferred candidates have demonstrated excellence in collaboration, enthusiasm with students, ongoing learning evidenced by graduate-level work or an earned degree, participation in professional organization conferences or seminars related to the content area, and experience working with diverse learners.

1.0 FTE Teacher

Rate of Pay: $53,228 – $107,781 per school year (placement determined based on experience and qualifications)

Position will remain open until filled. Individuals wishing to be considered must apply online at  Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.

For inquiries or questions, contact Tom Larson, Principal, at tlarso.

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.