School Overview

Athlos Academy of St. Cloud is a public, tuition-free K-8 charter school. Our school offers a unique approach that empowers students to live fulfilling, responsible, and successful lives by building on our three foundational pillars: Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character. Athlos students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as a broad knowledge base and healthy lifestyle habits. Our school culture celebrates high academic achievement, fosters individual growth in fitness and Performance Character, and promotes regular family engagement.

Position: Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Reports to: Lead School Administrator

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education: Minimum Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required: Teaching experience preferred, but not required.

Certification Required: Middle or Secondary Certification; ELA Endorsement; or willingness to obtain certifications

Characteristics of the Successful Candidate:

• Growth mindset
• Reflective practitioner
• Innovative
• Creative problem solver
• Willing to take risks
• Effective at time management
• Excellent organization, inter-personal, and communication skills
• Able to build and support a culture of trust and collaboration
• Willingness to plan and work collaboratively with a team
• Seeks out professional learning
• Knowledge of state/national standards
• Knowledge of best practices and a willingness to continue to learn and try new strategies
• Knowledge of standards-based grading, student-led conferences, active teaching strategies, and effective classroom management strategies

Job Duties:

• Teaches Middle School ELA courses.
• Plans, prepares and delivers instruction that engages students and provides academic growth.
• Ensures student growth and achievement in accordance with grade level.
• Models the Athlos culture.
• Responsible for tracking student attendance, behavioral issues and classroom events.
• Participates in regular professional development.
• Communicates with parent/guardians and the community professionally.
• Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.
• Participates in the school's professional learning community to enhance learning objectives.
• Meets professional obligations by honoring schedules and deadlines.
• Demonstrate the standards for effective practices of teachers in the Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice.
• Any other assigned duties.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, letters of recommendation, and a copy of your teaching license to jointheteam@athlosstcloud.org

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