Resident Teacher - Spanish Immersion Kindgarten

Spring Lake Park School District 16; Spring Lake Park (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Lake Park School District 16 in the Minneapolis area is seeking a Resident Teacher for Spanish Immersion Kindergarten at Woodcrest Elementary. This 1.0 FTE position focuses on early learners and includes intensive coaching to accelerate learning in the first year.

Qualifications include a B.A./B.S. in Spanish and Minnesota State Licensure or eligibility, fluent Spanish and English, and a commitment to equity, collaboration, and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
• B.A. or B.S. degree in Spanish required or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Resident teachers work with kindergarten groups, providing instruction and intervention.
• Partner with an experienced teacher to accelerate professional growth and move toward a home-base position in future years.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Education

B.A./B.S. in Spanish

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Spring Lake Park School District 16

Openings as of Thursday, September 10, 2026

Resident Teacher - Spanish Immersion Kindgarten JobID: 7049

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3, 4
• Date Posted:
  8/31/2026
• Location:
  Woodcrest Elementary Spanish Immersion

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 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.

Group Teachers

Position 1.0 FTE Teacher

Rate of Pay $53,228-$107,781/school year (placement determined based on experience and qualifications)

How to Apply

Position will remain open until filled. Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx. Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.

For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Jaime Nymann, Principal, at [e-mail] [phone].

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.

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 11:00:51 AM CST.

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