EndazhiNitaawiging Charter School Hiring for Elementary Education Teacher at Red Lake, MN Full Time

ABOUT US:
Our mission is to prepare each student for college with an enhanced knowledge of the Ojibwe language, culture, leadership, and environmental stewardship.

The ultimate goal of the educational program at Endazhi-Nitaawiging is to create a school where our students can see themselves in all that they are learning. Endazhi-Nitaawiging will foster a learning environment for young people grounded in Anishinaabe culture that focuses not just on instruction in academics but also on social-emotional well-being. We are firm believers in the Indigenous genius that exists among our people.

The educational philosophy and school culture at Endazhi-Nitaawiging will be grounded in the Seven Values that inform the school’s Vision and Mission:

Manaaji’idiwin (respect)

Nibwaakaawin (wisdom)

Zoongide’ewin (courage)

Enigok izhichigewin (commitment)

Mashkawi’ayaawin (resilience)

Bagosendamowin (hope)

Niigaaniziwin (leadership)

We will teach our students to enjoy that natural curiosity about the world and to love learning about their place in the world. Our purpose as a school is to help all of our students learn their true inherent identities through a lens of Ojibwe language and culture and to build on a sense of who we are as a revitalized and thriving Red Lake community.

POSITION TITLE

Elementary Education Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY

At Endazhi-Nitaawiging, we understand ourselves to be obligated to support the unique genius of every individual student who enrolls in our school. We will engage each and every learner, meeting them where they come to us to take them as far as they can go. Our teachers will be expected to know each of their students as a learner and to encourage them to be curious and challenge them to excel. Endazhi-Nitaawiging will challenge every educator at the school to develop a thoroughly indigenized pedagogy, a way of teaching that reflects Ojibwe ways of knowing and that employs the Ojibwe language as the medium of instruction whenever possible. Our teachers are expected to learn how to integrate land-based learning and environmental learning experiences into their instruction.

DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES

Create and implement an effective, high-quality, rigorous program that builds bi-literacy skills and multicultural appreciation via a variety of instructional techniques

Establish a culture for learning that is positive, inclusive and challenging environment of respect, exploration and perseverance

Provide for the individual learning needs of all students

Develop curriculum using research-based best practices which also meets MN state standards

Evaluate each student’s progress

Work collaborative and cohesively with specialists and grade level teachers

Communicate with parents, counselors and administration on student progress and concerns.

Attend parent teacher conferences, staff professional development, and other required meetings

Maintain required program and student records

Demonstrate knowledge of Endazhi-Nitaawiging policies and practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND STRENGTHS

2+ years professional teaching experience

In-depth knowledge and experience working with the Minnesota Indian community including families/students, elders, and community organizations

Demonstrated commitment to Native language revitalization and academic excellence for Indian children

Respect for and uplifting of diverse cultural elements of language, tradition, citizenship status, customs, attitudes, migration stories, and humility as core values of the organizational culture.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, superb interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills

Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, partners, volunteers, parents, and others.

Knowledge and facility with various computer and educational software programs

Ability to travel in and out of state, obtains a valid MN driver’s license, and obtain current auto insurance

Must successfully pass pre-employment drug testing and State, Federal or International Background checks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND STRENGTHS

Minnesota Teaching License; Experience in teaching at the elementary school level

Knowledge of land-based learning and experiential learning

Mediation and restorative justice skills.

Experience teaching Social Emotional Learning

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume highlighting experience and qualifications related to this job and documentation of licensure credentials or statement of ability to meet licensure requirements to: Endazhi-Nitaawiging via email [email protected]

Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. Endazhi-Nitaawiging will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.