Elementary School Teacher

BACKGROUND

NorthStar Public Schools Overview

NorthStar Public Schools (Formerly KIPP MN Public Schools) is a one‑of‑a‑kind school committed to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment where our K-8 students thrive academically, build skills and positive traits, and recognize their full potential.

With our focus on Business & Finance, we give our students a unique advantage to prepare them for successful future endeavors. Business and financial literacy are essential skills that span across all career pathways, empowering students to make informed decisions, achieve financial independence, and thrive in their personal and professional lives.

Who We Are: NorthStar Public Schools is a community‑based public charter school that provides free education to approximately 250 students in grades K‑8 in North Minneapolis. With a majority of our student body identifying as BIPOC and qualifying for Free or Reduced Priced Lunch, our school community is passionate and dedicated to narrowing academic achievement gaps prevalent in BIPOC communities, as well as providing wrap‑around services for our school community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

NorthStar Public Schools is seeking a mission driven educator to join our team! The Elementary School Teacher is primarily responsible for organizing, implementing, and providing an educational program where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and Instruction

• Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency with subject matter
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Plans and delivers instruction for a variety of learners
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Understands and uses assessment to promote student learning

Classroom Environment

• Creates an environment that promotes respect, rapport, and learning
• Establishes effective relationships with students
• Communicates clear and consistent expectations for learning, behavior, and achievement
• Monitors and manages student behavior effectively

Communication

• Communicates effectively with families, students, and colleagues
• Communicates student progress in a timely and thorough manner
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills

Professional Responsibility

• Supports the mission and values of the school
• Supports the programs and priorities of the department and school
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with faculty, students, and parents
• Maintains confidentiality
• Demonstrates professional behavior
• Seeks and develops opportunities for professional growth
• Mandatorily attends and participates in required meetings, school events, and committee work (including evenings and weekends as necessary)
• Participates in the arrival and dismissal of students daily with assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Performs bus duties for the safety of students daily with assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Monitors hallways between classroom duties to establish safety and clear expectations of student behaviors in the hallways
• Home visits to students/families' homes twice per school year
• Performs duties as required/requested

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Required

• B.A/ B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching.
• Minnesota State certification in teaching appropriate subject area (K-6 Elementary Education).
• Applicants who will hold the following credentials by August 31st of each school year are welcome to apply. We will work with applicants whose license is in process.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Customer focused approach
• A high degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience with using technology in teaching and learning
• Skill in using positive, constructive disciplinary approaches
• Familiarity with current teaching/ learning theories

Highly Preferred

• Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color
• Minimum 3 years of classroom teaching experience

COMPENSATION

Salary: $44,880+

*To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the Regional NorthStar Public Schools pay scale and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life, long‑term disability, and retirement benefits, as well as an annual salary review and revision.