4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Faribault Public Schools; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Faribault Public Schools seeks a dedicated Elementary Teacher for Fourth Grade at Lincoln Elementary, starting August 2025. The role emphasizes professional teaching, collaboration with staff, and fostering a positive learning environment. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and professional development opportunities in a supportive rural community.

Benefits

Substantial personal and sick leave days

Fully paid single health insurance

Annual stipend up to $1000 for national certifications

Enticing retirement package

Federal loan forgiveness program eligibility

State of the Art Fitness Center

1:1 Technology for staff use

Work-life balance culture

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Community Education programs

Qualifications

• Licensed in Elementary Education by the State of Minnesota.
• Ability to work collaboratively and differentiate instruction.
• Effective communication and supportive community engagement required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Fourth Grade students at Lincoln Elementary School.
• Develop skills, attitudes, and learning methods for various students.
• Collaborate with grade level teams and support School Board policies.

Skills

Collaboration

Differentiating instruction

Effective communication

Education

License by the State of Minnesota in Elementary Education

Job description

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:
6/16/2025

'); 'Location:
Lincoln Elementary

Date Available:
08/25/2025

Substantial personal and sick leave days

Fully paid single health insurance

Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications

Enticing retirement package

Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program

State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff

1:1 Technology for staff use

Work-life balance culture

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Strong mission and vision statements

Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunites.

Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate inunique programming

Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35

Centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities

Lots of lakes and good fishing

New downtown revitalization project

Small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities

Job Title : Elementary Teacher - Fourth Grade

Essential Functions : A full-time (1.0 FTE) Fourth GradeTeacher at LincolnElementary School. Performs professional work providing a broad range of teaching services within our elementary school, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities : Must have the ability to work as a team in planning and teaching with an emphasis on differentiating instruction and using assessments effectively. Must use the Responsive Classroom approach consistently by conducting regular class meetings, supportive exchanges and clear expectations. Collaboration with grade level team, special education team and specialists to develop a positive learning environment.Collaborateand communicate effectively with parents. Support and follow School Board policies and procedures. Be a positive andcontributing member of our professional community.

Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one early learning center, two elementary schools K-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.

The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks:
Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Other benefitsinclude:

• Substantial personal and sick leave days
• Fully paid single health insurance
• Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
• Enticing retirement package
• Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
• State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
• 1:1 Technology for staff use
• Work-life balance culture
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Strong mission and vision statements
• Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunites.
• Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate inunique programming

In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics:

• Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35
• Centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
• Lots of lakes and good fishing
• New downtown revitalization project
• Small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities

Licensure: License by the State of Minnesota in Elementary Education

Application Procedure : Apply online at: www.faribault.k12.mn.us

Application Deadline: June 23rd or until filled