Elementary Teacher 2025-2026 School Year

Job Description

Summary: Provide a rigorous, stimulating and positive learning experience for all students; work closely with parents and/or guardians to support student performance, and collaborate with other staff to create a safe, structured learning community.
Responsibilities
Positive School Community
• Establish and enforce Responsive Classroom practices
• Organize and lead classroom activities to promote physical, mental and social emotional health and development
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with staff, students and parents in and out of school
• Meet with parents and/or guardians to discuss student progress and to determine priorities and needs for their students
• Communicate with parents and families regularly, through weekly newsletters, designated phone apps, phone calls and email
• Attend and help coordinate monthly family events
• Implement school discipline policies as explained in the Schoolwide Guide
Curriculum
• Implement all curriculum with fidelity.
• Establish clear objectives for ALL lessons based on MN State Standards and communicate these to students
• Prepare daily/weekly lesson plans.
• Collaborate weekly with grade-level team to promote learning and consistency between classrooms
• Integrate arts and technology into lessons to enhance teaching
Assessment
• Assess and evaluate students’ academic performance on a regular basis in order to enhance and inform instruction.
• Maintain accurate and complete Cumulative Student Data Files and a grade book as required by law and the school
Professional Responsibilities
• Plan, supervise, communicate and evaluate assignments and interventions for classroom paraprofessionals
• Select, store and inventory classroom equipment, materials and supplies
• Meet with school administrators, coaches and other school professionals regarding individual student needs
• Attend professional trainings and workshops to improve professional competence
• Attend all staff meetings; serve on committees as required and be aware of and follow all policies and essential agreements within the school
• Accurately take attendance, breakfast counts and enforce the school food rules, as well as healthy snack expectations and Wellness policy
• Adhere to all Stonebridge Policies, Essential Agreements and School-Wide Guide
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Elementary Education
• Valid Minnesota teaching license for the appropriate level or subject area
• Alignment with our mission and vision
• Charter school commitment
• Strong classroom management skills
• Experience working with high needs students and diverse communities
• Ability to effectively and openly communicate and work with diverse populations
• Adaptable and flexible with a positive professional demeanor
Stonebridge World School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Institution Description

Stonebridge World School is a PreK-6 Minneapolis public charter school that provides a unique combination of a global curriculum, a variety of services and a central location designed to provide a first-class education to Minneapolis students.

Tuition-free and open to all PreK-6 students, Stonebridge is a safe, small school community that focuses on building global citizens through reading, writing, and math combined with arts, technology, and physical education to educate the whole child.
Our Mission:
Stonebridge World School is a community with a global perspective that inspires lifelong learners with a passion for academic success.

Our Vision:
At Stonebridge World School we aspire to develop independent critical thinkers motivated to pursue their dreams with a sense of global social responsibility.

Application Instructions/Comments

Email cover letter and resume to [email protected]