Kindergarten Teacher

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Kindergarten Teacher JobID:

737

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching Date Posted:

2/23/2026

Location:

Long Prairie Grey Eagle Elementary Date Available:

Fall 2026

Closing Date:

Open until filled Kindergarten Teacher 2026-2027 The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Public School is looking for an energetic Kindergarten teacher who wants to make a difference in the lives of each and every student who walks through their doors. We are a small school located in central Minnesota. We are a hours drive from St. Cloud, 2 hour drive from the Twin Cities, 30 minutes for Alexandria, and 3 hours from Duluth. We are surrounded by area lakes, parks, and have one of the last Drive-In Movie theatres in Minnesota. We have a diverse community consisting of European, Mexican, Caribean, and other nationalities. Sixty percent of our student population identifies as Hispanic. Todd County is also home of an active Amish population. We serve the communities of Grey Eagle, Burtrum, and Long Prairie. Our district exceeds the state average on meeting the goals of our students. Roughly a quarter of our Spanish speaking students are bilingual. We have family liasons that serve both at our secondary and elementary schools that also serve as translators. We are also an Achievement and Integration school which provides funds that support our bilingual studetns in meeting both academic and social needs. We are committed to meeting the needs of all students. We are looking for a team member to help us continue to provide a world class education. We are a district that believes in providing quality professional develpoment and mentoring to our students. We provide periodic staff development days to provide training and provide work time between quarters. We have one to one student devices with a technology coordinator, tech assistant, and a part-time technology integrationist. We have robusts community education program that provides enrichment activities, classes, and opportunties for our students before and after school. We provide after school and summer programming to all students in our district. We partner with local mental health providers to provide additional supports to both students and adults. We value teaching the whole child and want to find team members who share this philosophy. If you are interested in joining our energetic team and seeing what central Minnesota has to offer, check out our job description below.

Salary Range:

$50,000

• $90,819 depending on education and experience

Benefits:

Insurance Premium Costs Health Insurance = $769 to $1092 Dental = $34.84 to $117.40 Vision = $5.21 to $15.32

District Contributions:

Health Insurance = $1,010.00 Dental = $0 Visions = $0 Life Insurance cost to employee

• $7.35 Long Term Disability Insurance cost to employee
• $17.

52 Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. Essential Functions Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed. Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees. Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records. Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation. Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs. Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles. Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. Ability to organize and coordinate work. Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile Certification/License:

MN State Certification as a Kindegarten Teacher (K-6) MN State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred. Education Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment. Experience Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

FLSA Status:

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