3rd Grade Teacher

3rd

Grade Teacher JobID:

3032

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Date Posted:

5/15/2026

Location:

Centennial Elementary School

Date Available:

August 2026

Closing Date:

Open until filled

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, the district's high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota's rankings. Centennial's schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district's vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master's degree. A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as "excellent", and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.

Position:

3rd Grade Teacher

Location:

Centennial Elementary

FTE:

1.0

Start Date:

August 2026

Salary:

Ranging from $51,710 - $100,682 (dependent on education and experience)

Benefits:

Health Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Pension Plan (TRA) 403(b) Retirement Plan 403(b) Employer match after 3 completed years of service Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time Employee Assistance Program

QUALIFICATIONS

Must hold a valid elementary education teaching license in the State of Minnesota or ability to be licensed. Teachers must be able to demonstrate the highest commitment to student achievement and effective development. Teachers must have the willingness to adapt to becoming part of a total school effort in educating our students. Teachers must have a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with other staff members, students and parents in providing and promoting positive relationships. Teachers must be of the highest integrity with a strong commitment to modeling excellence in all aspects of the teacher/student/parent relationships. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.