Kindergarten Teacher

Job Description

The teacher is responsible for providing an educational environment where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and psychological growth. The teacher is responsible to organize and implement an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with the school mission and goals, and align with MN state standards.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would be a personable, flexible individual with a valid MN teacher licensure. Kindergarten endorsement necessary. A strong science background is helpful. Knowledge of Ojibwe culture and communities is helpful.
Able to do the following...
*Teacher will work in conjunction with special education teachers in order to ensure curricula is appropriate and modifications are complied with for special education students.
*Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers and community.
*Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents and other professionals on a regular basis.
*Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
*Demonstrates gains in student performance.
*Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating and participating in special events.
*Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
*Self-Motivated, Hard Worker and Team Player are good assets of the ideal candidate.
*Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Institution Description

Oshki Ogimaag Charter School is a small school located on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior in Northern Minnesota. We are a responsive classroom school that is working to build an integrated curriculum with a focus on environmental education and science.
The small class sizes and multi-grade classrooms at our school create a perfect opportunity for our staff to build strong relationships with students and families and to individualize instruction and support when needed. Students at Oshki Ogimaag receive instruction in Ojibwe Language and Culture throughout the school year. Weekly expeditions to a nearby wilderness area offer opportunities to enjoy nature, build community, and get firsthand experience building both traditional and modern knowledge and skills.
Teaching at Oshki Ogimaag is a chance of life time for a licensed classroom teacher who has a desire to work in a small friendly setting, who enjoys the great outdoors, and longs to experience the myriad of outdoor activities available in this area.

Application Instructions/Comments

Email resume’ to Carmen Keyport, Executive Director at director@oshkiogimaag.org
Include letter of interest, transcript, three letter of references and a copy of teaching license.

Learn more about our school at www.oshkiogimaag.org