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ELEMENTARY TEACHER
JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION STATUS: Full-time 

START DATE:  2025-2026  school year

COMPENSATION: $41,400 - $66,300 based on experience.
BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Dental Coverage, Paid Time Off (PTO), TRA or PERA Contributions, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and access to a range of additional benefits, such as short-term disability and accident insurance.

 

ABOUT NORTH LAKES ACADEMY:

Serving the Forest Lake and surrounding areas since 1999, North Lakes Academy provides a personalized learning environment designed to meet a wide variety of academic needs. With strong core subjects and a full complement of liberal arts courses, NLA provides quality learning in a responsive learning atmosphere. Currently, we operate an elementary campus (grades K-6) and a secondary campus (grades 7-12) both in Forest Lake, serving a total of 460 students. We’re a safe and caring community, connecting learning with the environment, and building curiosity and confidence from day one. We say at NLA who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE. 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Valid Minnesota teaching license for Elementary Education (K–6)

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

  • Demonstrated knowledge of child development, effective instructional strategies, and classroom management

  • Ability to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Must successfully complete a criminal background check

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience teaching early elementary grades, especially 2nd grade

  • Knowledge of foundational literacy instruction and early numeracy strategies

  • Training or experience in phonics, guided reading, and literacy interventions

  • Familiarity with social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks appropriate for young children

  • Strong classroom management rooted in positive behavior supports

  • Experience working with diverse learners, including English learners and students with IEPs

  • Proficiency with technology tools for early elementary classrooms (e.g., Powerschool, iPads, Google tools)

  • Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues

  • Commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

North Lakes Academy is looking for a dedicated and passionate teacher to join our close-knit learning community for the 2025–2026 school year. This educator will be responsible for leading a self-contained classroom, delivering high-quality instruction aligned with Minnesota state standards, and fostering a supportive, engaging environment for young learners. The ideal candidate will be student-centered, collaborative, and committed to helping every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

 

LEARN MORE:

NLA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nlacharterk12

NLA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlacharterk12/

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