Resident Teacher - Spanish Immersion Kindgarten

Spring Lake Park Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

403(b)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Spring Lake Park Schools is seeking a resident teacher focused on kindergarten to support diverse learners. The role centers on a 1.0 FTE position with intensive coaching to accelerate early teaching practice and readiness for a home-base assignment.

The successful candidate must hold a B.A./B.S. and Minnesota licensure in Spanish, and be fluent in both Spanish and English, with a commitment to equity and high expectations for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and Minnesota State Licensure in Spanish.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Commitment to equitable education of all students; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with kindergarten groups in a resident teacher role.
• Provide whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction and intervention.
• Receive intensive coaching to accelerate learning and prepare for a home-base teaching position in future years.
• Collaborate with an experienced teacher to support student learning.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

Job description

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.

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 resident teacher position will focus on working with our kindergarten groups.

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 Spanish. 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. Must be fluent in Spanish and English.

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

GroupTeachersPosition1.0 FTE Teacher Rate of Pay$53,228-$107,781/school year (placement determined based on experience and qualifications) BenefitsMedical, Dental, Sick Leave, 403(b), Life, LTD, FSA Other Salary pro-rated based on start date.

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.