Long-Term Substitute ELD Teacher

Hiawatha Academies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Job summary

Hiawatha Academies is seeking an English Language Development (ELD) teacher to provide rigorous, standards-based instruction for scholars at Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop (High-Needs School) in Minneapolis. The assignment runs from November 2026 through February 2027, with collaboration across grade-level teams and specialists.

ELD teachers will focus on integrating language and content, primarily through co-teaching and sheltered instruction, to empower students to graduate from college and

Qualifications

• ELD teaching involves rigorous, standards-based instruction and engaging learning environments.
• Strong collaboration with grade-level teams, special education and specialists.
• Experience with sheltered instruction or co-teaching models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide language development through integrated content instruction.
• Use co-teaching and sheltered instruction models to support multilingual learners.
• Collaborate with campus leadership and other teachers to support student outcomes.

Job description

• Date Posted:
  10/5/2026
  
• Location:
  Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop
  (High-Needs School)
  

Job Summary

English Language Development (ELD) teachers are responsible for providing rigorous, standards-based, and highly engaging learning environments for their scholars. ELD teachers will support language development through a dynamic approach to instruction focused on the integration of language and content. Instructional models primarily include co-teaching and sheltered instruction. All 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. ELD teachers will work alongside grade level teammates, special education teachers, specialist teachers, and under the guidance of the campus leadership team. The assignment is expected to run from November 2026 through February 2027.

Why Hiawatha?

Hiawatha Academies' English Language Development Program is rapidly expanding and is dedicated to becoming a leader in English language programming across the metro area to best develop, grow, and support our multilingual learners. Hiawatha Academies is committed to providing robust and multi-faceted linguistic supports for all our scholars, which is rooted in: 1) continuous collaboration and communication between families, teachers, and other school staff supporting students; 2) regular and evidence-based professional learning for all staff members; 3) nuanced understanding and celebration of students unique cultural and linguistic heritage, and 4) an inclusive model for ELD services and supports grounded in best practice. This commitment has led to SIOP training for all instructional staff, an ELD leadership team that continues to guide program development, ELD department lead positions, and innovative opportunities to improve services for learners. At Hiawatha, we also believe strongly in the integration of content and language. We focus mainly on sheltered classes for those needing targeted language support and co‑teaching with core content area instructors. To learn more about Hiawatha's model for language development programming, our student population, and core procedures, please review our Language Instruction Education Program (LIEP) Plan.
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

Starting Pay Range: $45,577-$82,065

Application Timeline

This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.

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.