3rd Grade Teacher (Long-Term Sub)

DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science in Minnesota seeks a dedicated third-grade teacher for a long-term substitute role. The teacher will deliver standards-aligned instruction using Core Knowledge, differentiate for diverse learners, and use data to guide planning.

The role involves fostering a respectful classroom, implementing PBIS, coordinating staff and volunteers, and maintaining open communication with families about student progress and instructional programs.

Qualifications

• Valid Minnesota Teaching License, preferred Tier 3 or Tier 4, in elementary education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience using Google Classroom.
• Curriculum planning/alignment and instructional experience.
• Experience with differentiation.
• Willingness to identify, interpret and follow school policies and procedures.
• Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
• Physical demands: able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare instruction aligned to state standards with clear learning goals.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and use data to inform planning.
• Establish a respectful classroom environment and support social-emotional development.
• Coordinate paraprofessionals and volunteers; manage classroom logistics.
• Provide standards-aligned differentiated instruction and use core Knowledge curriculum.
• Communicate with families about progress and instructional programs; engage families.

Skills

excellent oral and written comms

Google Classroom

differentiation

curriculum planning/alignment

instructional experience

team collaboration

Education

Minnesota Teaching License (Tier 3/4, elementary)

Tools

Google Classroom

Job description

Mission: DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science will cultivate a passion for learning through an enriched and individualized approach to education. The DaVinci community will work together to ensure positive character development and build a strong foundation for continuous learning.

POSITION TITLE: Third-Grade Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

REPORTS TO: Elementary School Principal

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of the third-grade teacher is to instruct and support students and to uphold and advance the mission, vision, pillars, and goals of DaVinci Academy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Planning and Preparation Responsibilities

• Demonstrate solid prerequisite knowledge and content pedagogy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of students' developmental learning, skills, abilities, special medical or learning needs, and cultural heritage.
• Set instructional outcomes aligned to Minnesota State (or specified) Standards and Benchmarks with clear learning goals.
• Design coherent instruction for rigor, support of learning targets, and differentiation.
• Use data to inform planning and instruction.

Essential Classroom Environment Responsibilities

• Establish an environment where interactions reflect respect and rapport with genuine warmth and care and where students are encouraged to take learning risks to develop intellectually.
• Implement and support the school's PBIS program and utilize positive strategies to support the social and emotional development of all students.
• the positive behavior reinforcement system established by the school.
• Ensure standards for student behavior are clear to all students; monitored consistently; and responded to appropriately, successfully, and respectfully.
• Plan and coordinate the work of the paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom.

Essential Instructional Responsibilities

• Provide standards-aligned differentiated instruction to meet all students' needs.
• Teach approved Core Knowledge curriculum.
• Communicate clear purpose, directions, procedures, and explanations with students, situated within learning, and connected to students' knowledge and experience.
• Use questioning and discussion techniques with high-cognitive challenges.
• Actively engage students in the learning process.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student learning.

Essential Professional Responsibilities

• Reflect on teaching and accurately assess a lesson's effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate student records on learning progress.
• Regularly communicate with families regarding instructional programs and student progress via newsletters, notes, phone calls, emails, Infinite Campus, etc.; respond to family concerns to successfully engage families in the instructional program.
• Collaborate with colleagues to reflect on effective teaching practices and work to continually improve skills.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, professional activities, and/or organizations.
• Display a willingness to be observed on a regular basis and welcome feedback and coaching from colleagues and administration.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the DaVinci Academy community, which includes Faculty, Administration, Staff, Parents, and Students
• Show professionalism through honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and assurance that all students are fairly served, participate in team or departmental decision-making, and fully comply with school regulations.

Qualifications

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Valid Minnesota Teaching License, preferred Tier 3 or Tier 4, in elementary education
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience using Google Classroom
• Curriculum planning/alignment and instructional experience
• Experience with differentiation
• Willingness to identify, interpret and follow school policies and procedures
• Show initiative and function as a self-starter
• Physical demands: able to stand for long periods of time.

Position Information

• Salary Range: The 2026-2027 salary range for this position is $42,024 to $79,568.00 yearly. Salary offers will consider the candidate's experience, education, skills, and DaVinci Academy's budget. Experienced candidates should expect a salary offer around the midpoint of the salary range.
  • In exceptional cases, salaries exceeding the midpoint may be offered to attract candidates for hard-to-fill positions or those with specialized skills. Such decisions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Duty Days: 10/26/27 - 1/15/27
• Time Off: One hour of ESST for every 30 hours worked
• Not benefits eligible
• Start Date: Immediate