A position is open for a teacher to lead a 5th Grade class among a collaborative, hard-working, and experienced group of educators at St. Michael Catholic School. As a teacher at St. Michael, you will feel welcomed and supported by our school and parish communities as we work together to make 2024-2025 an academic year rich in faith, joy and learning.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver thoughtful and effective lessons that engage students in meaningful learning appropriate for 5th Grade, while recognizing individual learning needs.
• Create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning which supports St. Michael’s mission and provides optimal learning opportunities.
• Maintain an open line of communication with parents, students, colleagues, principal and all stakeholders of St. Michael School around academics, behavior, safety, and school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues in grade level departments and throughout school to develop and implement positive behavior expectations and relationships.
• Contribute to faith community of school through personal modeling and active participation, such as conducting prayer, participation in religious celebrations, and teaching Catholic values through word and example.
• Maintain appropriate and safe conduct in the classroom and throughout the campus ensuring student safety and supervision at all times.
• Be present, ready to work and on time to meet all schedules and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minnesota teaching licensure (elementary education)
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Proven working experience as an elementary teacher or educational assistant
• Ability to plan and implement lessons with a focus on content and academic goals
• Ability to evaluate student progress and identify areas where further learning is needed
• Comfort with the use of a variety of activities, instructional methods, and technology to encourage children’s interests and motivation for learning
• Strong ability to supervise children actively to ensure safety through a range of activities throughout the day
• Successful completion of background check and VIRTUS certification (upon hiring)

Top benefits/perks:

• Healthcare, dental and life insurance
• 403b retirement plan with employer matching up to 3% of your contribution
• Mentorship and support from strong a teaching community and administration
• Professional development opportunities
• An active Catholic community with a shared focus on doing good and bringing the faith to life

Location:

St. Michael Catholic School is located in downtown Prior Lake, about 20 minutes from Bloomington and Burnsville.

Application instructions:

Please send a letter of interest, resume and letter of recommendation(s) to Stephanie Degonda at degonda@saintmpl.org and Carlos Connell-Torres at connelltorres@saintmpl.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Grade levels:

• 5th grade

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

School type:

• Private school

Work Location: In person