Elementary Teacher - Float

Lakes International Language Academy; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakes International Language Academy is seeking an Elementary School Teacher for grades K-5. This role involves developing curriculum and using engaging teaching practices that foster international-mindedness. Candidates must hold a valid Minnesota teaching license and a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.

The position requires effective communication with parents, creating a safe classroom environment, and ongoing professional development. Fluency in English is a must, and experience teaching at the IB level is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Minnesota teaching license is required.
• Fluency in oral and written English communication is essential.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum using engaging instructional strategies.
• Encourage parental involvement in the educational process.
• Create and maintain a welcoming classroom environment.

Skills

Fluency in English

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Valid Minnesota teaching license

Job description

Elementary School Teacher

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Salary Range: $41,000-$56,000

Job Summary

Grade K-5 teachers develop curriculum and materials using engaging and age‑appropriate instructional strategies based on the best practices of the International Baccalaureate, while infusing international‑mindedness into the curriculum on a continual basis.

Essential Functions

• Incorporate hands‑on learning activities into daily instruction.
• Communicate closely and encourage parental involvement regarding program goals, classroom activities, homework, school functions and student progress.
• Create a safe and welcoming classroom environment using best practices of Developmental Designs and Responsive Classroom for Middle School.
• Collaborate with other teachers, coaches, or administrators regarding their teaching.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends, procedures and evaluation processes in language acquisition (for language and immersion teachers).
• Participate in regular planning and staff development.
• Participate in professional development deemed important to the school and/or to individual teachers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education or related field.
• Must have a valid Minnesota teaching license.
• Must be fluent in English, both oral and written communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching/living abroad is preferred.
• Teaching experience at the age level of the open position is preferred.
• Teaching experience in the International Baccalaureate DP and MYP is preferred.
• Experience with Developmental Designs and Responsive Classroom is preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires vocal communication, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, use of hands to grasp and feel, and vision abilities including close, distance, and adjusting focus. Lifting/moving required frequently up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds or more. Work occasionally requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and is generally in a moderately noisy location. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.