Resident Teacher - Long Term Sub

Spring Lake Park School District 16; Spring Lake Park (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Lake Park School District 16 is seeking a Resident Teacher for a long-term substitute role in elementary education. The candidate will work under supervision, providing instruction across whole group, small group, and individualized formats, while receiving intensive coaching.

Qualified applicants hold a B.A./B.S. degree and Minnesota State Licensure eligibility in Elementary Education; commitment to equity and collaboration is emphasized, with possible continuation possibilities through

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and is eligible for Minnesota State Licensure in Elementary Education.
• Commitment to equitable education for all students, creative planning and strong organizational skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills and ability to implement responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work as a resident teacher with intensive coaching to accelerate learning.
• Engage in whole group, small group and individualized instruction.
• Substitute teaching within the school and partner teaching with an experienced teacher.

Skills

Equity commitment

Creative planning

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

Minnesota licensure eligibility (Elementary Education)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Spring Lake Park School District 16

Openings as of Sunday, September 20, 2026

Resident Teacher - Long Term Sub JobID: 7063

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted:
  9/16/2026

About Spring Lake Park Schools:

Hello from Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park in the northwest Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose - "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a culture where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning that are centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

About Spring Lake Park Educators:

Each teacher at Spring Lake Park Schools designs meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for the future. Our educators create engaging, relevant work grounded in students' interests, strengths, and needs, challenging them to think deeply and take an active role in their learning.

Teachers cultivate inclusive, engaging learning environments where each student feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging. The focus is developing strong academic skills and essential career and life competencies such as collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and self-direction.

Our teachers are reflective, collaborative professionals committed to ongoing learning. They embrace a culture of reciprocal feedback, refining their practice and driving continuous improvement and innovation. Above all, they believe that each student deserves meaningful work worthy of their time, talents, and potential.

Our resident teachers are teachers who are new to the teaching profession and intentionally partner with an experienced teacher. Resident teachers work in a variety of roles throughout the school year, including whole group, small group, and individualized instruction and intervention; substitute teaching within their school; and partner teaching with an experienced teacher. Resident teachers receive intensive coaching supports to accelerate their learning and experiences in their first year of teaching, with the goal of moving to a home-base teaching position in future years.

This is a long term substitute assignment that is anticipated to be 6 weeks in length, possibly longer with a start date as soon as possible.

Qualifications/Licensing Requirements:

The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and holds or is eligible for a Minnesota State Licensure in Elementary Education. Additional demonstrated qualifications include: commitment to the equitable education of all students, creative planning and organizational skills, and highly effective interpersonal skills. Ability to successfully implement the responsibilities of the position overview listed above.

Preferences:

We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with students. Preferred candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning as evidenced by graduate-level work or an earned degree, as well as participation in professional organization conferences or seminars related to the content area. Prefer candidate with experience working with diverse learners.

Salary
Hired by Teachers on Call (TOC)/Kelly Services -please contact TOC/Kelly Services for rate of pay and other benefits information.

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.