In-Building Substitute

Hopkins-Public-Schools; Oak Terrace (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopkins Public Schools is seeking a Substitute/ Substitute Teacher to support diverse learners across the district under the HEA union contract.

The role involves facilitating learning, maintaining a safe classroom, and collaborating with staff to meet student needs while upholding district standards and ethical expectations. A valid MN teaching license or short-call substitute license is required.

Qualifications

• Valid MN Teaching License in any field or short-call substitute license.
• Commitment to working effectively with diverse learners and communities.
• Ability to create positive, inclusive learning environments and to use constructive discipline.
• Ability to organize and plan for student learning and to relate well to students, parents, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate an effective educational learning environment for a diverse student body.
• Maintain a program meeting individual learning needs while aligning with state standards.
• Maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff to plan instructional goals and objectives.
• Evaluate and assess student learning regularly to adjust instruction.
• Model ethical behavior per district expectations and Vision 2031.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community.

Skills

Equity-minded

Culturally responsive

Inclusive learning environments

Education

MN Teaching License (any field) or short-call substitute license

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/31/2026

At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.

We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.

You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.

Description

• Facilitate an effective educational learning environment to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
• Maintain a program to meet the individual needs of each student as we work on state standards.
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Work as a collaborative staff member in planning instructional goals and objectives.
• Evaluate and assess student learning on a regular basis for the purpose of adjusting instruction and measuring student learning.
• Teach and model the district's expectations for ethical behavior in alignment with the Hopkins District Strategic Plan and Vision 2031.
• Effectively communicate with students, parents, staff and community members.

Qualifications

• Valid MN Teaching License in any field or short call substitute license.
• Preparation and commitment to working effectively with diverse communities of learners; skill in providing for the individual learning needs of students; ability to create positive, inclusive learning environment; skill in using positive, constructive disciplinary approaches; ability to organize and plan for student learning; familiarity with current teaching/ learning theories; skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with diverse groups of students parents, and colleagues; diversity of interests and experiences.

Compensation and Schedule:
1.0 FTE 185 Days
HEA Union Contract
$215 daily flat rate.

Position specific Benefits information is available HERE

Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE