Space and Earth Science​/Biology Teacher Advisor

Space and Earth Science/Biology Teacher Advisor

Position Overview:

High School for Recording Arts (HSRA) is seeking an equity-driven, creative, and culturally responsive Space and Earth Science Teacher Advisor to join our innovative team. At HSRA, advisors are more than classroom instructors—they are mentors, advocates, and co-designers of student-centered learning journeys grounded in real-world relevance, artistic expression, and social justice.

HSRA is a public charter high school where students design personalized learning plans and engage in interdisciplinary, project-based learning that reflects their interests, experiences, and aspirations. Rooted in hip hop pedagogy, youth voice, and trauma-informed practice, HSRA creates a culturally affirming space where all students—especially those historically underserved—can thrive.

• Design and facilitate interdisciplinary, standards‑aligned Earth and space science learning experiences that connect to students’ lived experiences, cultural identities, and creative passions.
• Develop engaging projects on topics such as climate change and environmental justice, natural disasters and community resilience, planetary science, astronomy, space exploration, sustainability, and the impact of human activity on Earth systems.
• Emphasize inquiry, experimentation, critical thinking, and collaboration through authentic, real‑world projects—such as local environmental investigations, community‑based sustainability initiatives, or multimedia storytelling about space and planetary science.

• Serve as a primary mentor and advocate for a cohort of students, supporting their development as curious learners, critical thinkers, and environmentally and globally conscious citizens.
• Build strong, trust‑based relationships and guide students in navigating academic, personal, and postsecondary pathways, including those leading to careers in environmental science, sustainability, astronomy, space science, geosciences, and related STEM fields.

• Infuse space and Earth science learning with music, media, and cultural storytelling, exploring themes such as Indigenous ecological knowledge, environmental activism in music, or the cultural significance of the stars and cosmos.
• Help students connect environmental and planetary science to their artistic and cultural work, empowering them to see themselves as change‑makers and knowledge holders in both scientific and creative domains.

• Create a supportive, inclusive classroom culture using trauma‑informed strategies, restorative circles, and social‑emotional learning tools.
• Foster a safe and healing environment where students can explore big questions about the Earth, the universe, and humanity’s place within them, while addressing the emotional dimensions of topics like environmental change and global challenges.

• Challenge systemic inequities in science education through culturally relevant pedagogy and an unwavering belief in the potential of all learners.
• Center the voices, identities, and experiences of youth in Earth and space science teaching, learning, and decision-making.

• Contribute to a school wide culture of shared leadership and innovation.
• Collaborate with fellow advisors and school leadership on Earth and space science curriculum development, equity‑focused instructional strategies, and program design.

Compensation and Benefits: HSRA offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a dynamic work environment where teachers are empowered to innovate and lead. Space and Earth Science Teacher Advisors have access to ongoing professional development focused on trauma‑informed practice, culturally relevant pedagogy, and community-based learning.

• Valid Minnesota teaching license in Science (with a focus on Earth and/or Space Science) or alternative pathway to licensure.
• Deep commitment to racial equity, youth empowerment, and culturally relevant science education.
• Experience with project‑based…