Hmong College Prep Academy

K-12 public school with college prep

Elementary Teacher

K-12 TeachingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSt Paul, MN, USA$45k - $75.7k

About the Job

Requirements

A current Minnesota teaching license in elementary education for grades K–6 is required.
A BA or MA in teaching licensure and/or a related BA or MA education degree, or equivalent experience, may be considered.
At least 3 years of teaching experience is required.
Strong classroom presentation and management skills are required.
Knowledge of instructional technologies, research, and trends in teaching and student learning is required.
Ability to use computer and multimedia technology appropriately is required.
Knowledge of the core curriculum areas assigned to teach is required; training in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), or experience with structured literacy and systematic, explicit instruction based on the science of reading in phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, and language comprehension is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies for a wide range of student needs and abilities is required.
Knowledge of multicultural, gender, and disability-fair curriculum concepts is required.
Ability to adapt instructional routines, activities, and scaffolding for diverse student populations is required.
Ability to implement classroom activities that foster problem-solving and critical thinking is required.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school goals and objectives is required.
Ability to evaluate student performance and present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement is required.
Ability to set goals for and pursue ongoing professional growth and development is required.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds are required.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing is required.
Organizational and time-management skills and the ability to multitask are required.
Knowledge of the programs, functions, and procedures of a school setting is required.
Ability to remain calm in emergency and stressful situations is required.
Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment within established guidelines is required.
Official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of the start date; foreign post-secondary education requires a formal credential evaluation.
The position requires extensive interaction with children, frequent keyboarding and telephone use, and the ability to sit for extended periods and push, reach, or bend.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in assigned core curriculum areas and appropriately use instructional resources and technologies.
Support Minnesota Graduation and Common Core Standards and implement the goals and objectives of the district and assigned school or program.
Evaluate student performance using school or district systems, promote achievement, maintain required student records, and submit related reports as prescribed or authorized.
Manage the classroom, enforce student conduct rules, and take appropriate disciplinary action when necessary.
Provide differentiated instructional methods and content to support student mastery.
Use screening, diagnostic, progress-monitoring, and daily-work-sample data to adjust instruction, target feedback, and guide instructional decisions.
Maintain a welcoming, respectful, friendly, and academically challenging learning environment.
Maintain accurate attendance, grade, assessment, and lesson-plan records using Schoology and/or PowerSchool, and keep online class resources current in Schoology.
Connect with families through phone calls, emails, conferences, and school events.
Foster student relationships that develop trust, respect, friendship, and self-discovery.
Participate in professional development meetings and clusters, providing student work when requested, and apply new learning in the classroom.
Develop professional learning based on self-assessment and input from teacher leaders and the director of teaching and learning.
Supervise student activities, including bus duty and rotational breakfast or lunch monitoring.
Participate in required grade-level parent meetings, fall and spring parent-teacher conferences, HCPA graduation, and three volunteer activities outside the traditional school day.
Adhere to the Minnesota Teachers Code of Conduct and support school goals and objectives consistent with HCPA’s vision, mission, and values.
Help create a culture of excellence, teamwork, and collaboration among staff, teachers, students, and families; maintain cooperative relationships and respond promptly to the needs of parents, students, and staff.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting.
Perform other related duties as assigned; duties may occasionally include field trips and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with children of diverse ethnic backgrounds in an urban school setting.

Description

Job Category: School Year – Salaried Teachers and Other Licensed Salaried Employees

Classification: FTE 1.0

Job Location: Onsite

Starting salary: $45,000 - $75,720+ , additional lanes may be applied based on the position.

Reports To: Director of Teaching & Learning

Hmong College Prep Academy’s mission is to provide the best integrated, challenging, and well-rounded educational experience to students in grades K-12. If you want to make a difference as part of a dynamic educational community, we invite you to apply to join our team at Hmong College Prep Academy where graduates will be rich in experiences, culture, knowledge and pride, and will be ready for the challenges of college and beyond.

Position Summary

HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The Elementary Teacher is Responsible for instructing elementary school students from grades K-5. Create a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Instruct students in courses of study such as reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science and create a well-rounded comprehensive instructional program. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
Support the Minnesota Graduation and Common Core Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned
Evaluate student performance in accordance with systems used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent.
Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
Provides differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure student mastery of content
Use data such as screening, diagnostic information, progress monitoring, and daily work samples to adjust instruction and practice as well as target feedback.
Promotes a learning environment that is welcoming, respectful, friendly and academically challenging
Maintain accurate records including but not limited to attendance, grades, assessments and lesson plans via Schoology and/or PowerSchool
Via Schoology, ensure all online class resources are current
Connect with families via phone calls, emails, conferences and school events
Foster a social environment with students to develop trust, respect, friendships and self-discovery
Participate in professional development meetings/clusters providing student work when requested.
Implement new learning in the classroom following professional development.
Develop and work on new learning based on self-assessment, input from teacher leaders and director of teaching and learning.
Utilize student achievement data to address strengths and weaknesses of students and guide instructional decisions.
Continuously seek opportunities to grow and learn as a professional.
Supervise student activities, which may include:
o Bus duty – assist with walking students to the busses at the end of the day
o Breakfast and/or lunch duty – assist with monitoring based on a rotational schedule
Other related duties as assigned

Accountabilities

Adhere to MN Teachers Code of Conduct
Supports school goals and objectives consistent with the vision, mission, and values of HCPA.
Participates in creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students, and families; a culture that is positive, open to the views of others, and uses social skills to resolve conflicts.
Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other school staff.
Responds appropriately and promptly to parent, student, and staff member needs.
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting.

Engagement Activities
Volunteer activities3 HCPA volunteer activities are required. These events take place outside of the traditional school day. Teachers may select the activities that fit best with their interests and student grade level. These activities may include open houses, school dances, prom, concerts, etc.
Required activities:

Grade Level Parent Meetings
Fall and Spring Parent /Teacher Conferences
HCPA Graduation

Misc. Committees

There are many additional opportunities for members of the HCPA teaching staff to engage with the community and personally expand their skills. Participation in these committees is highly encouraged.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Current MN teaching license in elementary education for grades K-6.
BA or MA Teaching Licensure and/or related BA or MA Education Degree or equivalent of experience may be considered.
3+ years of teaching experience
Strong skills in classroom presentation and management.
Knowledge of instructional technologies.
Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and student learning.
Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.
Knowledge of the core curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing, with a strong preference for candidates trained in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) or those who have in experience with structured literacy and systematic, explicit instruction based in the science of reading in the areas of phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, language comprehension.
Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student needs and abilities.
Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
Ability to adapt Instructional routines, activities, and scaffolding to diverse student populations
Ability to implement classroom activities that foster problem solving and critical thinking
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school goals and objectives.
Ability to evaluate student performance and to present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
Ability to continuously strive and set goals for personal professional growth and development.
Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task.
Knowledge of the programs, functions, and procedures of a school setting.
Ability to remain calm in emergency and stressful situations.
Ability to exercise initiative and sound and effective judgment within established guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with children of diverse ethnic backgrounds in an urban school setting

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with children of diverse ethnic backgrounds in an urban school setting

Other Information
Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.
Work Environment/Conditions

Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment; school building is a multi-level building that has an elevator and is accessible.
Position requires extensive interaction with children of all ages.
Possible exposure to loud and noisy locations (e.g. loud classrooms or cafeterias; children speaking or laughing loudly).
Operate standard equipment (computer, fax machine, telephone, copier machines, etc.).
Fast-paced environment.
Requires frequent keyboarding which calls for repetitive motion and rapid eye movements, frequent use of the telephone.
Position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time, ability to push, reach, or bend.
Work may require weekend and/or evening work and some travel may be required.

Teachers, Paraprofessionals and Teaching Assistants
Duties may occasionally be performed:

on field trips away from school.
in outdoor environments, such as athletic fields or playgrounds.
in varying weather conditions, such as hot or cold weather.

For details on the benefits program go to: https://www.hcpak12.org/Page/136

To apply or check out other opportunities, go to https://www.hcpak12.org/careers

Equal Employment OpportunityHmong College Prep Academy District is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

About the Company

Hmong College Prep Academy

K-12 public school with college prep

Hmong College Prep Academy provides a K-12 public school education that combines rigorous academics with cultural appreciation. It delivers an integrated, well-rounded learning experience in a safe, structured environment and relies on strong partnerships with families, community leaders, and other organizations. The curriculum emphasizes language literacy, the arts, and world cultures, and connects classroom learning to college pathways through activities, coursework, and mentorships like C3 Power Days, plus events such as World Culture Day. The goal is to prepare graduates who are culturally knowledgeable, globally minded, and ready for college and meaningful futures, supported by a caring, engaged instructional staff.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: St Paul, MN
Founded: 2004

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