Job Type Elementary Classroom Teacher

Reports to Gateway Stem Academy Executive Director

Terms and Conditions 182 days (August 26 - June 9)

Starting Salary Tier 1/2 License $45,000

Tier 3 License $47,000

Tier 4 License $50,000

Gateway Stem Academy – WHO WE ARE

Gateway Stem Academy is a comprehensive public charter school that currently serves grades K-8 located in Burnsville, Minnesota with 150 students. Class sizes are approximately 15 students. We are looking for licensed elementary teachers in grades k-5. We are looking to place the applicant's strengths with school needs. .

Our school serves students coming from the surrounding communities of Burnsville, Shakopee, Lakeville, Apple Valley, and Savage. As a charter school, we strive to prepare our students for high school success by laying a solid foundation in academics.

Gateway Stem Academy values diversity with over 90% of our students proudly having an ethnicity of Somali and East Africa.

We seek faculty and staff who have high expectations for all students, and who value student voice in education. As a school, we are particularly focused on closing opportunity gaps for our students of color.

Gateway Stem Academy is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. GSA is aggressively hiring dedicated teachers that strive to provide equity and excellence in education.

Background:

Gateway Stem Academy is a progressive district that is focused not only on providing excellence to our current students while providing a supportive professional environment as our school community continues to grow.. Our students are curious, creative, and they come ready to learn. Class sizes are approximately 15-20 students in each classroom.

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Gateway Stem Academy is a great place for those who are interested in an environment that supports creativity, leadership at all levels, innovation, a focus on professional and curriculum development and the best practices of instruction. We are currently seeking individuals to join our team where we enable all students to achieve their full potential every day.

Qualifications:

Minnesota Teaching License

Experience working with diverse populations is preferred

Collaborative work ethic

Certified Staff Profile:

1. Is driven by a core purpose focused on preparing students to be successful for life

2. Utilizes 21st century learning and teaching practices every day in every lesson

3. Develops distinguished students by providing them with ample practice time and focused feedback

4. Has high expectation for students and is able to inspire all students

5. Builds trust and promotes positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

6. Understands and aligns instruction to the State Standards

7. Plans instruction aligned to outcomes-based thinking

8. Pursues innovation and excellence in assignments

Job Responsibilities:

1. Makes professional decisions that demonstrate support of the mission, goals, and best interests of GSA as expressed by the Board of Directors

2. Utilize community, state, and national resources where necessary to promote the safety and welfare of students.

Skills, Physical Demands and Work Environment:

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills, physical demands, and work environment required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Skills Required:

The employee in this position must have the ability to:

1. Read, analyze, and interpret documents including data and correspondence in print or electronic formats

2. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the school community

3. Communicate clearly and concisely in verbal or written form

Employee Performance Evaluation:

Job performance evaluations are completed annually by the school administration

How To Apply:

Email your cover letter resume, letters of recommendation, and licensure and/or 4 year transcripts to the Executive Director, Ed Fellows, at fellowse@gatewaystemacademy.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance

Paid time off

Grade levels:

1st grade

2nd grade

3rd grade

4th grade

Kindergarten

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

School subjects:

Math

Reading

Science

Social Studies

School type:

Charter school

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person