Elementary Classroom Teacher (K-5) 26-27 School Year-Nature Based Learning

River Grove Elementary Public Charter School creates an authentic, place-based learning experience for our students in a beautiful natural environment. Our campus is located in the St. Croix River Valley, with access to a variety of buildings and hundreds of acres of forest, prairie, trails and lakes that inspire our curriculum. River Grove teachers and students spend the majority of their time in our outdoor setting, learning throughout our campus. The school provides an active and caring community that empowers educators and provides a distinctive learning environment for our students.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to utilize the natural resources, history, arts, and civic stewardship of the

community as a foundation for the study of language arts, mathematics, science, social

studies, physical education, art, and other curriculum subjects. The place-based

learning environment will be student centered, designed by teachers, and reinforced

and supported by the local community.

River Grove is seeking candidates for Classroom Teacher positions for the 26-27 school year!

Do you have a passion for the outdoors and want to work in an environment that maximizes nature based learning daily?...then apply today!

Job Title: Classroom Teacher

Minimum Qualifications:

A valid elementary teaching license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education

Requirements

Curriculum Development and Planning:

• Knowledge of the curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing and ability to seek resources to continuously develop and integrate curriculum over time
• Ability to work with a team of teachers to structure curriculum for the School and plan lessons based upon the School mission, vision, academic goals and objectives
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently to implement lessons based upon the school’s goals and objectives
• Attend required curriculum planning sessions and professional development prior to school opening and ongoing at regular intervals as determined by need throughout the year

Instructional Requirements:

• Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student learning abilities and styles and ability to adapt teaching methods to needs of student population
• Knowledge of instructional technologies and ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate
• Ability to work in a place-based, project-oriented, cooperative learning environment
• Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies
• Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to students
• Ability to use outdoor space as a classroom and participate in moderate physical activity

Classroom Management:

• Ability to work alongside other professionals and community specialists as co-teachers of students
• Effectively engage and involve classroom volunteers
• Demonstrate strong skills in classroom presentation and management including excellent organizational skills
• Engage strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, parents, and community members from diverse backgrounds and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Willingness to build and maintain an environment for students that emphasizes community and is structured for engaged student learning
• Utilize Responsive Classroom methods to foster community building
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary

Responsibilities to the School Environment:

• Assess the needs of the class and prepare requests for materials, furnishing, and supplies within the framework of the budgeting process
• Responsible awareness and implementation of school policies
• Attend school events as required by the school
• Perform duties as a shared staff community including student supervision in common areas as determined by staff collectively
• Contribute to the School’s efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources
• Work with the teaching team to evaluate colleagues
• Perform other duties relevant to the success of the school

Child Information and Evaluation:

• Participate in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings for Special Education children, including referral, intervention, and planning phases as needed
• Ability to evaluate student performance and to present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with system used by school; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the School board/ Authorizer
• Work with the teaching team to determine which assessments, in addition to the state mandated exams, will be used to evaluate student performance

Parent/Public Relations:

• Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the academic development of the student; participate in parent teacher conferences

Professional Growth

• Participate in training (far in advance of school start date) specific to the design and implementation of the school’s mission and vision: Teacher-Powered School immersed in Place-Based education model
• Continue to seek professional growth and development in the curriculum areas for which employed
• Work with teaching team members to identify needed professional development
• As community leaders, River Grove expects that all staff members maintain high standards in their working relationships and in the performance of their professional duties. We are responsible for creating a positive learning environment for our students and a pleasant workplace for our teammates. It is the expectation that we deal fairly and directly with supervisors and colleagues and adhere to the School’s Employee Conduct Policy, Job Descriptions, Contracts and Mission Statement Code of Ethics for MN Teachers .

Salary and Contract

The Teacher positions are offered as full-time positions during the school year. A competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply for this Opportunity

• Email the following PDF’s to jobs@marineareaschool.org:
• Your teaching license
• A resume
• Desired Salary and Contract
• Teaching philosophy in 300 words or less
• 2 professional references

Please submit any questions regarding this position description to jobs@marineareaschool.org

Thank you for your interest in this unique and inspirational leadership opportunity!

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Web: marineareaschool.org

Instagram: @rivergroveelem

Facebook: @rivergroveelementary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person