Twin Cities German Immersion School Hiring for Kindergarten Teacher at Saint Paul, MN Full Time

Position Summary:
An Elementary School Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program, using German as the primary language of instruction, that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Twin Cities German Immersion School policies.

Job Duties:

• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences, using German as the primary language of instruction.
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Maintains effective and efficient record-keeping procedures.
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, in German and in English, with students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Collaborates with colleagues to enhance the instructional environment.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, colleagues, and community.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Demonstrates gains in student performance.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating work with others.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.

School Culture:

• Works collaboratively, build strong professional relationships, listens to multiple views and support solution-oriented practices.
• Establishes a structured, positive, and inspiring school culture.

Creates a culture of equity that values diversity and inclusion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,145.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Paul, MN 55103: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person