Grade 5 Teacher

1.00 FTE, 186-day position for the 2026-2027 school year at Cherry View Elementary School.

About the role

Must possess or be eligible for a K-6 Elementary License in the State of Minnesota. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the EML Contract.

Responsibilities

See attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About Lakeville Area Schools

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota, serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. The district includes nine elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, an area learning center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.

Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student, with a mission to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically, and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff, and families.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Benefits eligibility begins on Day One of employment
• Full-time benefits (including low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans) for employees working 0.75 FTE or 30+ hours per week; teachers at 0.50 FTE or more
• Part-time voluntary benefits (low-cost vision and legal insurance) for staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week
• Health benefits:
  • Zero-cost access to many medical services through added networks
  • Free 24/7 virtual healthcare services with doctors and licensed therapists
  • Free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs
  • Largest PPO network available for provider choice
  • Wellness rewards program
• Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children
• 403(b) retirement investment account with employer matching under many collective bargaining agreements
• Pension plan providing retirement income (visit PERA for non-instructional positions or TRA for instructional/licensed positions)
• Employer-paid life insurance for staff over 30 hours per week (teachers at 0.50 FTE or more)
• Long-term disability insurance for staff over 30 hours per week (teachers at 0.50 FTE or more)
• Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering no-cost, confidential support for:
  • Anxiety, childcare, eldercare, family conflict, parenting concerns
  • Alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more
• Virtual fitness services for accessible, affordable fitness anytime, anywhere
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities
• Potential eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (studentaid.gov)

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility vary based on employment type, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

Salary range: $54,123 to $101,459, in accordance with the EML Contract.