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 in World Languages and Cultures: Spanish (issued by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB))

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, World Languages, or a related field

• Proficiency in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing)

• Passing scores on required Minnesota Teacher Licensure Exams (MTLE)

• Understanding of world cultures, geography, and global perspective

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Spanish, World Languages, or Education

• Experience teaching Spanish at various grade levels

• Study abroad or immersive experience in a Spanish-speaking country

• Proficiency in additional languages

• Experience developing culturally responsive curriculum

• Knowledge of instructional technology and language-learning tools

• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

North Lakes Academy is looking for a qualified and dynamic World Language and Culture Teacher to teach grades 7-12. This educator will inspire students to develop language proficiency and a deeper understanding of global cultures. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, cultural awareness, and strong instructional skills to foster an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

 

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