What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Education Teacher position at Terra Nova School (formerly Jane Goodall Environmental Sciences Academy)?
Jane Goodall Environmental Sciences Academy (JGESA) is changing the name to Terra Nova beginning with the 2023/24 school year and moving to 1705 MN-25, Buffalo, MN 55313. Terra Nova will continue to be a free, public charter school serving grades 6-12, just as we have since our inception as Jane Goodall Environmental Sciences Academy in 2015.
We have exciting plans for the new Terra Nova campus with benefits and opportunities for all of our learners & staff! The new campus is in close proximity to several local parks and lakes. We will continue our partnerships with Wright County Parks and Recreation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Trout in the Classroom, Conservation Minnesota, and the Department of Natural Resources to advance our out-of-the-classroom learning activities in off-campus locations.
Apply here: https://www.terranovamn.org/page/employment
Job Summary:
The JGESA Advisor is dedicated to the many roles within a teacher-led school. Interested in the design and building of a student-driven, Project-Based model. Committed to the long-term success of our unique educational program. Providing quality project and seminar instruction while building relationships with individual students. Sit on two site-based teams. Ability to be flexible, yet provide consistency and structure for our students. An active and engaged member of our Team Professional Practice (TPP). Willingness to be along for the adventure!
Teacher/Advisor FTE 1.0
Reports to: TPP (Team Professional Practice), Personnel Committee, Board of Directors
Required Qualifications:
- License Requirements: Minnesota licensure grades 6-12.
- Education: BA/BS from accredited college or university.
- Experience: Diverse background with hobbies and talents to share. Enjoy the outdoors, nature and outdoor projects.
- Degree of supervision: Indirect supervision, essentially reports to all staff.
- Physical demands: The position requires daily physical activities outdoors.
- First aid, CPR, wilderness safety, and lifeguard training may be required.
- Ability to serve on two management teams.
- Ability to think outside the box. Collaborate, take leadership and develop a system. Follow it through to completion.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Charter school experience.
- Project-Based Learning and/or personalized learning experience.
- Teacher-led/powered school governance experience.
- License in 6-8/9-12 science, Language Arts, and/or math preferred.
*Duties and requirements are subject to change.
Compensation: Reviewed and established annually by the Personnel Team and Board of Directors. Salary based on years of experience, licensure and other qualifications. Competitive benefits package included through EdVisions Coop.
Updated on 5/19/23
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- 10th grade
- 11th grade
- 12th grade
- 6th grade
- 7th grade
- 8th grade
- 9th grade
- High school
- Middle school
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
School subjects:
- English
- History
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
School type:
- Charter school
- Public school
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Buffalo, MN 55313: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $70,000