Elementary Teacher - Online

Lakeville Area Public Schools; Lakeville (MN); Remote; USD 51,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Online Elementary Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves teaching 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in a virtual environment, fostering a love for learning and ensuring academic success. The ideal candidate will hold a K-6 Elementary Education license and preferably have READ Act training. Join a community-focused school district that values diversity and inclusivity, offering comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities. This is a fantastic chance to make a difference in students' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Personal leave

Sick leave

12 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for a K-6 Elementary Education license in Minnesota.
• Preference for candidates with READ Act training.

Responsibilities

• Teach elementary students in an online setting.
• Develop and implement lesson plans for grades 3-5.

Skills

K-6 Elementary Education license

READ Act training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Position Type:
Elementary Teachers

Date Posted:
4/10/2025

Location:
Lakeville Online Academy Elementary School

Date Available:
08/20/2025

Closing Date:
open until filled

Must possess or be eligible for a K-6 Elementary Education license in the State of Minnesota

Preference given to candidates with READ Act training

Please read the attached job description for complete details about job duties and responsibilities

Salary and Benefits in accordance with the EML Contract (linked below)

Salary Range: $51,996 to $97,472 (pro-rated for FTE and contracted days)

Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.

12 paid holidays each year.

Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment.

• All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full-time benefits including low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
• Teachers are offered health & dental benefits at a 0.5 FTE or more.
• All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part-time voluntary benefits including low-cost vision and legal insurance.
• Health benefits include:
  • Added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST.
  • Free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7.
  • Free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs.
  • Provider choice with the largest PPO network available.
  • Wellness rewards program.

Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children

403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future with employer matching offered under manycollective bargaining agreements .

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (For more information, visitPERA for non-instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions).

Staff over 30 hours per week offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)

Staff over 30 hours per week offered Long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)

Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

Everyday life can be stressful and can affect your health, well-being, and performance. Under our EAP employees and their families can receive no-cost, confidential information help for a wide variety of needs and concerns: anxiety, childcare, eldercare family conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.

Virtual Fitness Services: easily accessible, effective and affordable way to reach your fitness goals anytime, anywhere for better health and well-being.

Training, classes, and professional development.

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov .

About Lakeville Area Schools

Online Elementary Teacher

Lakeville Area Schools has a position open for an elementary teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

Elementary Teacher - Online
1.00 FTE
Lakeville Online Academy
Grade level: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades
This position begins on August 20, 2025.


Position Description/Qualifications:

• Must possess or be eligible for a K-6 Elementary Education license in the State of Minnesota
• Preference given to candidates with READ Act training
• Please read the attached job description for complete details about job duties and responsibilities
• Salary and Benefits in accordance with the EML Contract (linked below)
• Salary Range: $51,996 to $97,472 (pro-rated for FTE and contracted days)

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US:

Student focused, community connected.

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.

Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued, and respected.

As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high-quality and affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well-being of you and your family!

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment.
  • All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full-time benefits including low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
  • Teachers are offered health & dental benefits at a 0.5 FTE or more.
  • All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part-time voluntary benefits including low-cost vision and legal insurance.
  • Health benefits include:
    • Added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST.
    • Free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7.
    • Free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs.
    • Provider choice with the largest PPO network available.
    • Wellness rewards program.
• Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children
• 403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future with employer matching offered under manycollective bargaining agreements .
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (For more information, visitPERA for non-instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions).
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered Long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
• Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• Everyday life can be stressful and can affect your health, well-being, and performance. Under our EAP employees and their families can receive no-cost, confidential information help for a wide variety of needs and concerns: anxiety, childcare, eldercare family conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
• Virtual Fitness Services: easily accessible, effective and affordable way to reach your fitness goals anytime, anywhere for better health and well-being.

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov .

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on ourwebsite .

FULL BENEFIT GUIDEBOOK

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS:
There are several collective bargaining agreements at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them outon our website under " Collective BargainingAgreements "

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and supports workforce diversity

Internal and External applicants apply online https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/