Elementary Science Teacher (SY 2026-27)

About the role

Hmong College Prep Academy's mission is to provide the best integrated, challenging, and well-rounded educational experience to students in grades K-12. This role is responsible for instructing elementary school students from grades K-5.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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.
• Use 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.
• Promote 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.
• Ensure all online class resources are current via Schoology.
• 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: bus duty – assist with walking students to the busses at the end of the day; breakfast and/or lunch duty – assist with monitoring based on a rotational schedule.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current MN teaching license in elementary education for grades K-6.
• Bachelor's or Master's 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.
• 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.
• Able 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.

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 activities: 3 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.

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.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hmong College Prep Academy District is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.