7th & 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher (Immediate)

Prodeo Academy - Columbia Heights, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbia Heights, MN

Educational Services

About the position

Prodeo Academy is seeking a dedicated Classroom Teacher to join its team, focused on closing the opportunity gap for students through data-driven instruction and a supportive classroom environment. The role emphasizes high expectations for student behavior and learning, collaboration with grade-level teams, and a commitment to professional development. The ideal candidate will be passionate about student growth and able to work inclusively across diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides targeted instruction to students
• Adopts and articulates the most effective instructional practices
• Works hard to be an expert in the curriculum
• Radiates warmth; is a positive presence when standing in front of students
• Speaks with leadership and confidence
• Creates a safe, predictable environment for students; has high expectations for students
• Values schoolwide consistency and implementation of the most effective practices, follows school's Common Picture routines, procedures, and expectations
• Sets and achieves ambitious goals with students
• Manages and shares data regularly
• Identifies strengths and growth areas in classroom/grade level/schoolwide data and gets 'granular' - will pinpoint trends in small group and individual students' data
• Develops Data-Driven plans every six weeks for small groups and individuals
• Attends all professional development offered by the school, including a 2-week training in August
• Attends coaching meetings, is receptive to frequent observations, and implements feedback
• Is organized and well-prepared for all sessions
• Follows through on next steps from professional development
• Works hard to achieve professional goals
• Attends, participates, and presents during weekly meetings
• Approaches teamwork with humility and offers help even when it hasn't been asked for
• Shares resources, plans, and ideas openly
• Recognizes when a student's situation is urgent and prioritizes accordingly
• Checks and responds to email and phone messages within 24 business hours
• Speaks kindly of others at all times
• Stays solutions-oriented when faced with complex challenges

Requirements

• BA/BS degree
• Licensure in the area of teaching assignment
• Record of exemplary results with students
• Knowledge and application of assessment tools and data management
• Outstanding attention to detail and willingness to get the job done
• Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Retirement planning through Teacher's Retirement Association (TRA)/Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) and optional 403B plans
• Generous Paid time off, federal holidays, and academic breaks throughout the school year
• Leadership Development Opportunities including Grade Team Leadership, Instructional Coach, Data Team Leadership, and Extracurricular Coaching