Teacher (Candidate Pool)

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION

New Millennium Academy (NMA) is a Hmong charter school whose mission is to prepare learners for life, engages them in high academic achievement, and fosters cultural pride and identity. 

NMA’s vision is to develope global leaders who transform the world. 

CULTURE OF LEARNING

NMA believes that every scholar has the right to learn, be engaged, and grow in a healthy school environment.  This means that NMA must foster a culture of learning that embraces every scholar’s strengths and explore ways to strengthen our relationships with our scholars and their families.  

NMA is committed to building collaborative leadership and effective capacity between and among staff, parents and scholars.  This will only be accomplished by changing our behaviors and actions so we can better support our scholars and their families in achieving their academic goals.  This means that any employees coming to NMA must share, understand, and implement this culture of learning at all levels of the organization.  With consistency, we can shift not only the behaviors of our staff, but our students and parents will be equally engaged in this culture of learning.  

NMA seeks a community that will optimistically and confidently abide by this culture of learning.  

The core principles that drive this culture of learning are:

1. Aiming for High Academic Achievement
2. Embracing Cultural Pride and Identity
3. Modeling the Way
4. Understanding How Data Drives Decisions 
5. Having High Expectations
6. Creating a Social-Emotional Learning Environment

JOB INFORMATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Academic Leadership team, the teacher is responsible for creating an environment that supports a culture of learning and embraces student achievement in all subject areas.  This includes creating classroom lesson plans, administering recognition, modeling exemplary behavior, and facilitating/instructing on all subject areas as it aligns with state and school standards.  Additionally, he/she will create well-rounded and comprehensive instructional programs that challenge the minds of students and promote innovative classroom learning and engagement.  He/she will also partner with teachers to develop consistent strategies and goals across grade levels and collaborate with Academic Coaches to develop classroom strategies. 

The Elementary Teacher must demonstrate a strong work ethic, have integrity, and is accountable to his/her actions.  He/she will align himself/herself with NMA’s core principles and understands the unique challenges of an immigrant and refugee community.  A successful teacher will also have experience in a high performing fast paced environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.  
• Must be licensed to teach in the state of Minnesota or can obtain license within six months of employment 
• 1 years of experience working in a classroom as a teacher, substitute teacher, paraprofessional, or student teacher
• Knowledge of MN state standards
• Ability to create and foster safe learning and working environment for families and scholars
• Ability to engage and motivate a workforce that will lead NMA to achieve academic goals
• Knowledge of data analysis and applying data to decision making
• Experience working in a diverse community, particularly in a Hmong community.  Preference given to someone who speaks, writes, and reads Hmong.
• Ability to inspire, foster, and empower scholars, staff members, and parents in an academic setting.
• Ability to work in a professional and fast paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize work urgencies and be organized.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Suite – Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Adobe/PDF.
• Ability to compile, interpret, and present data.
• Experience facilitating large group meetings and following through with agenda items and staying on tasks.