MS/HS Hmong Language and Culture Teacher

Job Description

Job description
HOPE Community Academy is accepting applications for the Hmong Teacher position for the school year 2023 - 2024.
Responsibilities:
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials to facilitate active learning of the Hmong language and culture.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Prepare classroom for class activities and implements goals, objectives and standards of the school.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Evaluate student performance through examinations and homework assignments to promote student achievement. Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems; assess student academic and behavioral needs by establishing and enforcing school rules and procedures.
• Clearly communicate assessment criteria to parents; and involve parents/guardians in meaningful ways to maximize student learning and achievement.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development as well as data collection on the Hmong program.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Performs classroom management duties, maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Collaborate with and participate in local and national Hmong language and community partners to integrate Hmong culture and language for staff and students.

Qualifications

Qualifications
• Current MN teaching license in appropriate subject area
• Preferred teaching experience
• Preferred Tier 3 or 4, willing to work with Tier 1 or 2

Institution Description

HOPE Community Academy is an accredited, public co-educational charter school comprised of primary, intermediate, and middle school levels. The entire school community seeks to provide a safe and trusting learning environment where each student is valued and challenged to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
The mission of HOPE Community Academy is to educate all students to the highest levels of academic and social standards with a focus on Hmong language and culture.
As a vital part of the total learning community, HOPE Community Academy is called to educate students in an atmosphere enriched by shared Hmong and American values . . . peace, justice, and respect for one another. The school recognizes that a child’s healthy development is dependent upon learning and living out those values.
HOPE Community Academy seeks contract-based substitute teachers for grades K-12. These are on-call, daily assignments. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Instructions/Comments

Submit resume to katiekruger@hope-school.org