Family and Consumer Science Teacher (1.0)

Faribault School District; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school district as a Family and Consumer Science Teacher! This role focuses on engaging middle school students in essential life skills such as food preparation and sewing, while fostering decision-making and healthy relationships. With a supportive community and a commitment to work-life balance, you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to student success. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a generous retirement plan, while working in a vibrant city with numerous recreational opportunities. Make a difference in students' lives and contribute to a thriving educational environment!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Fully paid single health insurance

Generous 403(b) match

State pension plan

Enticing retirement packet

State of the art fitness center

Work-life balance culture

Substantial personal and sick days

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a valid MN teaching license or be eligible for one.
• Strong technology skills are desired for this teaching position.

Responsibilities

• Teach food preparation, sewing projects, and decision-making skills.
• Promote healthy choices and peer relationships among middle school students.

Skills

Technology Skills

Food Preparation

Sewing

Decision Making

Healthy Choices

Peer Relationships

Education

MN Dept. of Education Teaching License

Out of Field Permission

Tier 1 or Tier 2 License

Job description

Family and Consumer Science Teacher (1.0) JobID: 4974

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Family/Consumer Science
• Date Posted: 3/17/2025
• Date Available: 08/25/2025
• Closing Date: 03/28/25 or until filled
• Location: Faribault Middle School

Job Description: Family Consumer Science Teacher - Middle School (grades 6-8). Responsibilities include food preparation using microwave, blender, stove top, and oven; sewing projects using a sewing machine; teaching decision making, healthy choices, and peer relationships. This position commences with the 2025-2026 school year on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Qualifications: Candidates must possess a MN Dept. of Education teaching license in Secondary Family Consumer Science or be willing and eligible to teach via an Out of Field Permission or Tier 1 or Tier 2 License. Strong technology skills are desired.

Compensation & Benefits: Faribault Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package along with attractive perks as a school district employee. The district supports an equitable mission and vision with many opportunities to contribute to the overall organization and community. Additionally, our schools have several before/after-school activities and summer long programming.

Benefits/Perks include:

• Comprehensive benefits package: health, life, long term disability, dental insurance
• Substantial personal and sick days
• Fully paid single health insurance
• Generous 403(b) match
• State pension plan
• Enticing retirement packet
• State of the art fitness center
• Work-life balance culture

All new employees will have access to useful technology devices, along with designated funds for continued professional development. This position is supported by a caring community of colleagues who value a healthy work-life balance.

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

• Centrally located on I35; driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
• Many lakes with great fishing and boating opportunities
• Revamped historical downtown with many fun shops, restaurants, brewery and distillery.
• Concerts, movies, and farmers market in the park
• Over 10 miles of paved bike trails within city limits; including access to the 100 mile Sakatah-Singing Hills Trail connecting from Mankato to Red Wing.
• Over 57 parks and amenities; including an aquatics park, BMX park, dog park, pickle ball park, several outdoor ice rinks with warming houses, 743 acres of the River Bend Nature Center, and Alexander Park hosting several baseball diamonds, football and track field and the county fairgrounds.

Join an exceptional highly collaborative team of educational professionals today! Everyday our students and staff put their best Falcon foot forward.

Licensure: Licensure by the State of Minnesota in Secondary Family Consumer Science.

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

Application Deadline: March 28, 2025 or until filled