6th Grade Homeroom Teacher

Global Academy
New Brighton, Minnesota

6th Grade Homeroom Teacher
2023-2024

MISSION

Global Academy is a free, chartered public elementary and middle school that seeks to serve a diverse group of students. Global Academy is committed to service in the broader world based on the goals of the International Baccalaureate Organization. Empowered by academic rigor, graduates of Global Academy will be fully prepared for success and leadership in challenging high school programs.

● Dedicated staff with low teacher-turnover

● Authorized International Baccalaureate Programme-Primary Years Program
● Positive school culture for both students and staff
● Beautiful campus that has been recently renovated
● Extensive professional development
● Resource rich classrooms
● Supportive parent community

• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• 26 students
• Two 40 min. preps a day
• One additional 60 min. prep a week

Responsibilities

● Articulate the mission and vision of Global Academy to students, parents, and the greater community

● Create a classroom environment in which every child can succeed and which establishes high academic and behavior standards

● Demonstrate high proficiency and expertise in content areas
● Create effective lesson plans and instructional materials
● Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
● Teach all approved curricula
● Implement and support the School Wide Positive Behavior System established by the school
● Use data to drive instructional practices to constantly improve student achievement and instruction
● Prepare and maintain appropriate records and progress reports
● Communicate with parents during the school day and outside the normal classroom hours as needed
● Identify student needs and make appropriate referrals for student services
● Help to promote and maintain a professional environment
● Demonstrate the attributes of a lifelong learner
● Participate successfully in the faculty professional development and evaluation system
● Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the administration

Required Qualifications
● Must be licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to teach elementary students (Grades 1-6 or K-6) by the State of Minnesota or eligible to be licensed
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Familiarity with educational technology
● Ability to work with diverse student populations
● Commitment to educational equity

Preferred Qualifications

● Experience working with ESL population
● Knowledge of or experience with the International Baccalaureate Program

TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit the following:

∙ a cover letter,
∙ resume,
∙ 3 signed letters of recommendation,
∙ college transcripts,
∙ a copy of teaching license, and

Global Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate among applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, or veteran status.

Global Academy offers competitive salaries and benefits for its teaching faculty.
Check us out on the web! www.globalacademy.us

Submit to:
Melissa Storbakken, Executive Director
3000 5th Street NW
New Brighton, MN 55112

Applications due: ASAP -positions open until filled