Middle School Science Teacher (SY 2025-2026) (Education)

Organizational Description
New Millennium Academy (NMA) is a Hmong charter school, and its mission is to prepare learners for life by engaging them in high academic achievement and fostering cultural pride and identity. NMAs vision is to develop global leaders who transform the world.

Culture of Learning
Every scholar has the right to learn, be engaged, and grow in a healthy school environment. As such, NMA fosters a culture of learning that embraces every scholars strengths and seeks employees who will optimistically and confidently participate in this culture of learning.

Core Principles:
Aim for high academic achievement.Embrace cultural pride and identity.Model the way.Understand how data drives decisions.Have high expectations.Create a socially/emotionally supportive learning environment.

Information
Title:Science Teacher (Middle School) SY 2025-2026Supervisor:Academic LeadershipHours:40 hours per week, 10-month contractLocation:5105 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429Salary Range:$42,500 - $58,287

This position will be eligible for the following benefits:
Medical InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD)Life InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)10 Paid HolidaysPERA/TRA Pension457b Retirement PlanPet Insurance

Description
Under the supervision of the principal, teachers are responsible for creating a learning environment that supports student achievement in all subject areas. Teachers create lesson plans, model exemplary behavior, build relationships, problem solve, and align instruction to state and school standards. Teachers challenge students and explore innovative instructional practices. Teachers partner with Academic Coaches to continually develop their practice.

Successful teachers will possess integrity, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and maintain accountability for their actions. Teachers will align themselves with NMAs core principles and understand the unique challenges of immigrant and refugee communities.

Develop highly effective lesson plans that align with NMAs adopted curriculum.Foster a culture of learning that embraces the strengths of all scholars and empowers them to achieve their academic goals.Implement strategies that produce high levels of learning.Collaborate with teammates, Academic Coaches, administrators, operations staff, and paraprofessionals.Proactively engage families in NMAs academic program.Administer assessments, maintain accurate records, and use data to make instructional decisions.Identify students for interventions; develop and facilitate effective interventions.Use curriculum and materials that reflect the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
Model the RHINO Way, and teach students the RHINO Way using PBIS strategies.
Maintain a growth mindset and a positive attitude.Engage in professional development and coaching opportunities.Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Degree in science education requiredCurrent teaching license requiredExperience working with middle school students preferredExperience in a high-performing, fast-paced environment preferred