Middle School Teacher

Job Duties

A Middle School Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Twin Cities German Immersion School policies. Specifically, this role teaches German to 5th-8th grade students who are at a A2/B1 language level. It may also include teaching the following subjects in German: Sozialwissenschaft (social sciences), Naturwissenschaft (natural sciencies), Geschichte (history) and/or Kunst (Art).

• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.

• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.

• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.

• Maintains effective and efficient record-keeping procedures.

• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.

• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders on a regular basis.

• Collaborates with colleagues to enhance the instructional environment.

• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, colleagues, and community.

• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.

• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.

• Demonstrates gains in student performance.

• Participates in professional development activities.

• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating work with others.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.

One trip a year to take students to Germany (2 weeks)

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree or foreign equivalent in Teaching, Education, or related field

Minimum Experience Required

One school year of teaching experience. Valid Minnesota teaching license in applicable grade level and subject area or ability to receive state provisional licensure.

Proficiency in German language – Native or passage of Common European Framework C1 level

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$41,183.00 - $55,937.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55103

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

54649

Job Benefits

Health Insurance, PTO

Application Email

[email protected]