Position: Elementary Classroom Teacher
Location: Woodland Elementary School
Position Type: 1.0 FTE
Bargaining Unit: Education Minnesota Alexandria
FLSA Status: Exempt
Woodland Elementary School is seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young students, encouraging academic, social, and emotional growth and will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state and national standards while fostering creativity and critical thinking.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement lesson plans that meet educational standards and cater to the diverse needs of students.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn.
- Use various teaching methods to engage students and promote active learning, including hands-on activities, group projects, and interactive technology.
- Assess student performance through formal and informal evaluations, and provide constructive feedback to support academic progress.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to report on student progress and collaborate on any necessary interventions.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers, staff, and administration to enhance the overall educational experience at the school.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and any relevant documentation.
- Participate in school activities, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, must hold Minnesota Elementary Education Teaching License
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Choose from 3 plan offerings
- District contribution of $875 per month
- Kavira Health
- Dental Insurance
- District contribution of $40 per month
- 13 sick leave days per year
- 2 personal leave days per year
- $50,000 Group Term Life Insurance paid for by the District
- Long-Term Disability
- Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
- Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Aflac offerings:
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Accident
- Ben Extend
- 2% 403b match upon completion of probationary period