Spanish Immersion Elementary Classroom Teacher

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 is seeking a Spanish Immersion Elementary Classroom Teacher for Woodcrest Elementary. This 1.0 FTE position serves grades 1–4 in a dynamic, inclusive learning community.

Applicants must hold a B.A./B.S. in Elementary Education and Minnesota State Licensure or eligibility. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are strongly preferred to support diverse learners and families.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for Minnesota State Licensure in Elementary Education.
• Commitment to equity in education.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Effective communication with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Design meaningful learning experiences for elementary students.
• Create inclusive, engaging classrooms that support literacy and math growth.
• Implement standards-based instruction for Grades 1–4 in a Spanish Immersion setting.
• Collaborate with families, specialists, and peers to support student success.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

B.A./B.S. in Elementary Education

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Spring Lake Park School District 16

Openings as of Thursday, September 10, 2026

Spanish Immersion Elementary Classroom Teacher JobID: 7028

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3, 4
• Date Posted: 8/7/2026
• 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 elementary teachers focus on developing learners with a strong foundation - in life skills, literacy, mathematics, and more. Using their deep knowledge of pedagogy in the critical areas of literacy and mathematics, teachers fluently and flexibly use resources to design learning that supports the well being, academic progress, and engagement of each student. Teachers use screening information, assessment for learning practices, and flexible use of time, space and groupings to ensure student learning and growth in literacy and mathematics. Regular communications with families as partners support learning in school and at home.

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. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Group

Teachers

Position

1.0 FTE Teacher

Rate of Pay

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

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.

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