Middle School ELA Teacher (2026-27 School Year)

Prodeo Academy • Columbia Heights, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Classroom Teachers are committed members of a grade-level team that is closing the opportunity gap for not only the students in their classroom and grade but also the school. A Prodeo Academy Classroom Teacher is intensely focused on each student’s growth. To do this, the Classroom Teacher provides a loving, structured classroom rooted in high expectations for behavior and learning. The Classroom Teacher will report to the Principal and will work in partnership with all members of the school team and the Grade Team Leader. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is energized by challenging work, hungry for feedback, and able to work collaboratively across lines of difference with an emphasis on cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness.

Requirements

• Education required: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification/Licensure Required: Appropriate MN teaching license in (or ability to obtain).
• Record of exemplary results with students.
• Knowledge and application of assessment tools and data management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a K–8 urban public or charter school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides targeted instruction to students.
• Collect, analyze, and use data to provide differentiated instruction to scholars in small groups and individually.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for scholars while maintaining high expectations and rigor.
• Regularly adopt and internalize the curricula and the most effective instructional practices.
• Radiates warmth; is a positive presence when standing in front of students.
• Creates a safe, predictable environment for students; has high expectations for students.
• Values school-wide consistency and implementation of the most effective practices, follows school’s Common Picture routines, procedures, and expectations.
• Ensure safety and supervision of students at all times.
• Sets and achieves ambitious goals with students.
• Manages and shares data regularly.
• Participates in regular grade-level and data meetings by sharing, analyzing, and reflecting on goals for scholars, self, and school.
• Identifies and analyzes strengths and growth areas in classroom/ grade level/ schoolwide data.
• Attend all professional development offered by Prodeo Academy, including a 3-week training in August.
• Participate in Prodeo Academy’s coaching model and feedback cycle.
• Demonstrate receptiveness to feedback; implement feedback.
• Demonstrate growth, progress, and achievement of professional goals.
• Attend, participate, and present during weekly grade-level and data meetings.
• Approaches teamwork with humility and offers help even when it hasn’t been asked for
• Share resources, plans, and ideas openly with teammates.
• Check and respond to team and family communication within 24-48 business hours.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance, which is an essential function of the role.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the school and organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision).
• Retirement planning through Teacher's Retirement Association (TRA)/Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) and optional 403B plans.
• Generous Paid time off, federal holidays, and academic breaks throughout the school year.
• Leadership Development Opportunities including Grade Team Leadership, Instructional Coach, Data Team Leadership, and Extracurricular Coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level