Kindergarten Teacher

Hiawatha Academies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Job summary

Hiawatha Academies in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a kindergarten teacher to create rigorous, standards-aligned learning environments for young scholars. You will partner with grade-level teams, special education staff, and campus leadership to support student growth and College-Preparatory outcomes.

The role emphasizes equity, leadership development, and inclusion, with a focus on empowering scholars to succeed and graduate from college while serving the common good.

Qualifications

• Experience in elementary/kindergarten instruction preferred.
• Ability to create rigorous, standards-based learning environments.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, standards-based instruction for kindergarten students.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and specialists.
• Support campus leadership and ongoing professional development.

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary Education/ Kindergarten
• Date Posted: 11/3/2026

Job Summary

Kindergarten teachers are responsible for providing rigorous, standards-based, and highly engaging learning environments for their scholars. Teachers will strive to ensure that all Hiawatha Academies scholars are empowered with the knowledge, character, and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good. Elementary teachers will work alongside grade level teammates, special education teachers, specialist teachers, and under the guidance of the campus leadership team.

Why Hiawatha?

Hiawatha Academies is a network of college-preparatory schools focused on closing the opportunity gap in Minneapolis. We seek to create a K-12 school experience for scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills. At Hiawatha Academies, we are committed to making our city and our world a more inclusive, equitable, and just place. Our equity vision:to honor the humanity of all people, we actively disrupt systemic inequity in pursuit of an equitable world. Hiawatha Academies permanently disrupts educational inequity by ensuring a great school for every child.

Core Value and Beliefs

All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:

• 1) Children are at the center of everything we do.
• 2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.
• 3) We choose optimism.
• 4) We push ourselves to improve.
• 5) We are stronger together.
• 6) We create fun and a little weirdness.

Perks

Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.

Compensation

Salary Range: $44,683-$80,456

Application Timeline

This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.

Anticipated Start Date

August 5, 2025

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity

We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

Postings current as of 11/4/2026 8:29:20 PM CST.

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