10th Grade Biology Teacher

About the School

Community of Peace Academy is an urban public charter school located on the East Side of St. Paul, Minnesota, serving over 800 students in grades PreK to 12. We are a multicultural community of students and staff committed to educating the whole person—mind, body, and will—for peace, justice, freedom, compassion, wholeness, and fullness of life for all.

About the Role

The 10th Grade Biology Teacher will join our High School team for the 2026-2027 school year. In addition to teaching Biology, this role includes teaching one elective class and serving as the Advisory/Ethics Teacher for a cohort of 10th grade students, with a focus on Personal Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology to 10th grade students in alignment with the Minnesota Academic Standards in Biology.
• Teach one elective class.
• Serve as the Advisory/Ethics Teacher for a 10th grade cohort, focusing on Personal Ethics.
• Build positive relationships with students to foster community and character development.
• Implement Developmental Designs (DD) practices across grades 7-12.

Requirements

• Hold a Minnesota Teaching license in Biology.
• Strong understanding of the Minnesota Academic Standards in Biology.
• Ability to develop rapport with learners of diverse backgrounds.
• Unyielding commitment to helping all students attain high academic and ethical standards of performance.

Professional Development & Support

• Internal coaching and support for implementing Developmental Designs practices.
• Weekly Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Structured common planning time.
• Frequent observation and coaching.
• All new teachers are assigned a Mentor.