First Grade Teacher

St. Croix Preparatory Academy; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 44,428 - 65,847; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored benefits

Coaching or advising opportunities

Job summary

St. Croix Preparatory Academy is hiring a 1st Grade Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year with an immediate opening. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $44,428–$65,847, depending on experience. Candidates must possess a valid MN Elementary Education License and have knowledge of Core Knowledge Sequence curriculum.

The role includes teaching core subjects, implementing literacy strategies across the curriculum, and leveraging Socratic methods to foster student engagement. There's potential for coaching or advising extra-curricular activities as well.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a valid MN Elementary Education License for grades K-6.
• Experience with Core Knowledge Sequence curriculum is highly valued.
• Previous teaching experience in first grade is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach core subjects using the Core Knowledge Sequence curriculum.
• Implement Literacy Strategies across different curriculum areas.
• Engage students through Socratic methods and discussions.

Skills

Classroom management

Knowledge of Core Knowledge Sequence

Literacy Strategies implementation

Socratic Seminar/Discussion methods

Education

Valid MN Elementary Ed. License (K-6)

Job description

1st Grade Teacher – St. Croix Preparatory Academy

Position is 1.0 FTE, starting the 2025-2026 school year - IMMEDIATE opening

First Grade Instruction Includes

• Core Knowledge Sequence curriculum
• RIGGS

Required Qualifications

• Valid MN Elementary Ed. License (K-6)

Preferred but not Required Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching first grade
• Experience with
• A classical model of education or a liberal arts college education
• Background in teaching Core Knowledge Sequence
• Implementation of Literacy Strategies across curriculum areas
• Paideia or Socratic Seminar/Discussion methods
• PLC groups/Q comp programs K-12 for continuous programming

Annual compensation ranges from $44,428–$65,847, depending upon years of teaching experience. This position is eligible for benefits. Our current Benefits Guide (attached) details the employer-sponsored benefits available at St. Croix Prep.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Coaching or advising extra-curricular activities opportunities available