Network Reserve Teacher

Position Type:
Substitute/In House Building Substitute Teacher

Date Posted:
1/5/2026

Location:
Multiple Locations
(High-Needs School) Hiawatha Academies is hiring multiple network-wide Reserve Teachers to provide coverage for both short-term and long-term teacher absences aross three campuses!

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


Network Building Reserve Teachers lead rigorous, standards-aligned lessons by following established lesson plans, maintaining strong classroom culture, and supporting scholars' academic and social-emotional development. When not serving as the lead instructor, reserve teachers may support small-group instruction, interventions, or enrichment, allowing for continued skill-building and relationship development with scholars and staff.


Working closely with teachers, paraeducators, and campus leadership, Network Reserve Teachers develop instructional practice, classroom management skills, and professional readiness. This role is intentionally designed 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 and ensure a great school for every child.

Why Hiawatha?
Hiawatha Academies is a network of college-preparatory schools focused on closing the opportunity gap in Minneapolis. We seek to create a K-12 school experience for scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills. At Hiawatha Academies, we are committed to making our city and our world a more inclusive, equitable, and just place.
Our equity vision: to honor the humanity of all people, we actively disrupt systemic inequity in pursuit of an equitable world. Hiawatha Academies permanently disrupts educational inequity by ensuring a great school for every child.



Core Value and Beliefs

All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:
1) Children are at the center of everything we do.
2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.
3) We choose optimism.
4) We push ourselves to improve.
5) We are stronger together.
6) We create fun and a little weirdness.



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



Hiawatha Employment Logistics

• Network Reserve Teachers will be assigned to a "home base" and will follow the Instructional Leaders Calendar and will be required to attend Network Professional Development while also attending some campus based professional development when assigned.
• Hiawatha Leadership Academy Northrop Elementary School 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. - 4:15 p.m. Monday-Friday.
• All Hiawatha staff are expected to attend and participate in relevant evening family events to be held at the school according to the HAWU collective bargaining agreement.

Application Timeline: This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.



Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity
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.


Attachment(s):

• Network Reserve Teacher Job Description.pdf