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Lower School 3/4 Homeroom Teacher - Saint Paul Minnesota
Company: St. Paul Academy and Summit School
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Posted On: 01/21/2025
St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Lower School 3/4 Homeroom Teacher.
About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:
St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our and Grades 6-12 on our . The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.
Our -shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world-is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.
For additional information about the school's curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at .
About the Lower School:
When you walk through the front doors of our , you'll immediately feel just how special a place this is for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. From the welcoming Living Room just inside the front door (often warmed by a cozy fire in the fireplace), to the bright and spacious classrooms and hallways adorned with student artwork, to the five acres of open green space just outside our back door, the Lower School is designed around the academic, social, and emotional needs of young children. Our culture is defined by our warm and welcoming community, our commitment to , and our .
Our small classes, 7:1 student/teacher ratio, and team-teaching model are the building blocks of the Lower School experience, along with the TOOLBOX social/emotional program, which gives both children and adults a common language for community values and problem-solving.
For more information about the Lower School, please visit the of our website.
Position Begins: August, 2025
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Department: Instructional Faculty, Lower School, 3/4 Homeroom Teacher
Salary Range: $46,000-$65,000 based on years of experience and level of degree
Benefits:
Benefits include a comprehensive health insurance plan through HealthPartners, Nice healthcare (a free virtual and in person health plan), dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and free lunch during the school year. The retirement plan is through TIAA and has a generous matching contribution. The School offers a robust program of professional development, career growth, and leadership opportunities. A sabbatical program is also available. Tuition remission is also available for children of employees as well as complimentary before and after school care.
Position Description:
Candidates should have experience teaching Lower School students in Upper Elementary grades (3rd/4th). Candidates should possess the ability to teach the full range of homeroom content areas including literacy, mathematics, and social studies. In addition, candidates should demonstrate the ability to create developmentally appropriate curricula, establish a nurturing and engaging classroom environment for students, and work collaboratively with a teaching partner, various colleagues, and parents/guardians. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with knowledge regarding best instructional practices in language arts, social studies, and mathematics. Preferred qualifications include previous experience with Responsive Classroom, Primary Math or Singapore math methods, Wilson Fundations, Readers/Writers Workshop, and Fastbridge assessments.
As importantly, we seek candidates who are committed to developing and practicing cultural competence in their teaching and able to operate effectively in diverse environments while also interacting successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds. In addition, candidates should be able to:
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