Substitute Teachers K-12 2026-2027

Kaleidoscope-Charter-School; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Charter School in Minnesota is seeking Classroom Substitute Teachers for grades K-12. This on-call role requires delivering district-approved curriculum, tracking student progress, and maintaining a safe, engaging classroom environment.

You will substitute across subjects, prepare materials, and communicate with students, parents, and administration regarding progress and goals. Applicants should hold Minnesota State Certification for substitutes and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Minnesota State Certification as a substitute teacher is required.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field is preferred.
• Driver's license or access to transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Maintains a safe, conducive learning environment for individual and small group instruction.
• Translates lesson plans into effective learning experiences within available time.
• Teaches required subjects as assigned across grades K-12.
• Keeps accurate records of student activities, achievement, and attendance.

Skills

Knowledge of current teaching methods

Knowledge of curriculum and concepts

Knowledge of laws regarding education

Ability to use computer network system

Ability to organize and coordinate.

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to establish cooperative work

Education

Minnesota State Certification as substitute teacher

Driver's license/own transportation

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

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Classroom Substitute Teacher (Grades K-12)

Schedule: 7a-2:30p AS NEEDED plus Staff orientation days in August (or upon hire)

$180 per day

Position Description

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Works with developlesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches all required subject matters as assigned to the grade level, which may including reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, special education, and music to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators.

Classroom Substitute Teacher (Grades K-12)

Schedule: 7a-2:30p AS NEEDED plus Staff orientation days in August (or upon hire)

$180 per day

Position Description

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Works with developlesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches all required subject matters as assigned to the grade level, which may including reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, special education, and music to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Education and Certification

• MinnesotaState Certification as a substitute teacher.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment or to attain subsitute license.

Postings current as of 10/20/2026 7:10:25 AM CST.

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