Social Studies Teacher

Position: Social Studies Teacher

School: Minnesota Math and Science Academy, St. Paul, MN

MInnesota Math and Science Academy is a K-12 public charter school located in St. Paul, Minnesota. MMSA is searching for an incredible teacher who wants to be a part of something special and strives to make a difference in the lives of our students. This position commences with the 2025-26 school year.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Candidate will be responsible for all assigned classroom duties and responsibilities, which will include: implementation of curriculum, assessing student progress, aligning assessment w/ instruction, responding to students w/ personalized learning opportunities, communicating with parents, managing the classroom, and working collaboratively with colleagues.
• To create a flexible 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 in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.

Qualifications:

• Valid MN 5-12 Social Studies teaching license
• Willingness to work with students with unique backgrounds and skills

Application Instructions:

To apply, email cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to [email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person