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Teacher, Elementary (2026-2027) Folwell Elementary, 3rd Grade
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What they do
An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$64,074 / year median in Minnesota
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Post Date:
Sep 2, 2026Location:
Minneapolis, MN, US Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.Job Title:
Teacher, Elementary (2026-2027) Folwell Elementary, 3rd Grade and Requisition ID number: 104959Close Date:
No established closing date; open until filledOrganizational Unit:
Folwell Elementary (10000087)Site:
Folwell (0304)FTE :
1.0 FTE; 42weeks ; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full timeUnion:
Teachers(04)Functional Area:
Teaching Salary Range:
$55,796-$116,593Benefits:
Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off |HSA & FSA
| Retirement plan Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.- SUMMARY Provide quality instruction aligned to the state and national standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements; knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
- Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.
- Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
- Assess students' developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
- Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
- Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning. Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.
- Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development. Education and Experience Guidelines
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
- Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.
- Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.
- Master's or PhD preferred.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A
valid Minnesota Elementary teaching license; or proof of pending approved licensure- Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee.