What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Specialist position at Notre Ecole?
Job Summary
Notre École, a French Immersion STEAM, charter school, seeks a qualified and passionate educator to teach English literacy to 3rd-5th grade students in a classroom setting for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal teacher will create a flexible educational program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:
- Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan;
- Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, instructional materials;
- Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;
- Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results;
- Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to present subject matter to students;
- Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques;
- Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
- Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;
- Counsels pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise;
- Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students;
- Arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation;
- Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;
- Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods;
- Must be flexible and willing to help in different roles at the school to meet various school needs, including being part of different school committees;
- Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections;
- Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Minnesota Elementary licensure required or ability to obtain licensure;
- Ability to work with diverse populations;
- Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of specialization;
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process;
- Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
- Ability to infuse technology into curriculum;
- Ability to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff;
- Excellent oral and communication skills.
Job Type: .725 FTE
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor’s or equivalent (Required)
License:
- Elementary Education in the State of Minnesota (Preferred) or the ability to apply for a MN tier license (Minimum of a bachelors degree)
Language:
- English
Work authorization:
- United States (Required)
Additional Information:
- This position will grow with the school. As the school’s population grows, this position will add additional hours each year until the school reaches full student capacity.
- If interested, opportunities for additional hours in other areas of the school are available.