Star of the North Academy

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Open positions

We’re looking to hire an Elementary Education teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Description:

Elementary teachers are responsible for providing rigorous, standards-based, and highly engaging learning environments for their scholars. Teachers will strive to ensure that all Star of the North Academy scholars are empowered with the knowledge, character and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good.  


Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Utilize curriculum to develop and implement standards-based lesson plans that include an understanding and modeling of independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and evidence-based reasoning, differentiating and scaffolding as needed
  • Implement assessments that are aligned with daily, weekly, and unit objectives
  • Use data to adjust short- and long-term plans in order to meet students’ learning needs
  • Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and student achievement; reflect on instructional practices to meet individual professional development goals
  • Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and community meetings
  • Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and regular communication; collaborate and communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior
  • Establish and maintain high expectations and routines for academic work and classroom behavior
  • Establish and reinforce expectations and accountability structures to maintain a positive, focused classroom
  • Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems
  • Contribute positively to a collaborative school environment
  • Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Compensation:

Star of the North Academy’s salary for this position is competitive and based on prior experience. In addition, Star of the North Academy offers a benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, Sick time, and other incentives.

To Apply:Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@snacharterschool.org

We’re looking to hire for ESL Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

Job Description:

ESL teachers are responsible for providing rigorous, standards-based, and highly engaging learning environments for their ESL students. Teachers will strive to ensure that all Star of the North Academy students are empowered with the knowledge, character and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good.

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Utilize curriculum to develop and implement standards-based lesson plans that include an understanding and modeling of independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and evidence-based reasoning, differentiating and scaffolding as needed
  • Implement assessments that are aligned with daily, weekly, and unit objectives
  • Use data to adjust short- and long-term plans in order to meet students’ learning needs
  • Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and student achievement; reflect on instructional practices to meet individual professional development goals
  • Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and community meetings
  • Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and regular communication; collaborate and communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior
  • Establish and maintain high expectations and routines for academic work and classroom behavior
  • Establish and reinforce expectations and accountability structures to maintain a positive, focused classroom
  • Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems
  • Contribute positively to a collaborative school environment
  • Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Valid Minnesota teaching license in content area (or ability to gain before start date)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with colleagues, students, and families
  • A commitment to racial equity and social justice.

Compensation:

Star of the North Academy’s salary for this position is competitive and based on prior experience. In addition, Star of the North Academy offers a benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, Sick time, and other incentives.

To Apply:Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@snacharterschool.org

We’re looking to hire an Elementary Education teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Description:

Elementary teachers are responsible for providing rigorous, standards-based, and highly engaging learning environments for their scholars. Teachers will strive to ensure that all Star of the North Academy scholars are empowered with the knowledge, character and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good.  


Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Utilize curriculum to develop and implement standards-based lesson plans that include an understanding and modeling of independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and evidence-based reasoning, differentiating and scaffolding as needed
  • Implement assessments that are aligned with daily, weekly, and unit objectives
  • Use data to adjust short- and long-term plans in order to meet students’ learning needs
  • Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and student achievement; reflect on instructional practices to meet individual professional development goals
  • Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and community meetings
  • Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and regular communication; collaborate and communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior
  • Establish and maintain high expectations and routines for academic work and classroom behavior
  • Establish and reinforce expectations and accountability structures to maintain a positive, focused classroom
  • Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems
  • Contribute positively to a collaborative school environment
  • Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Compensation:

Star of the North Academy’s salary for this position is competitive and based on prior experience. In addition, Star of the North Academy offers a benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, Sick time, and other incentives.

To Apply:Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@snacharterschool.org

Star of the North Academy is accepting applications for Math and English intervention Specialists for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must possess instructional skills in reading intervention strategies or other related experience with learning intervention strategies. Elementary education license is preferred.

This position will provide academic intervention and support to general education students with academic skills deficits and/or below grade level performance.

Full job description

Essential Responsibilities Include:

  • Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs
  • Small group instruction of basic literacy skills to students K-6
  • Documenting student progress/activities/outcomes;
  • Providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
  • Assisting in the coordination of Reading and Math Corps programs, Title I and SNA Literacy plans

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

To Apply:Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@snacharterschool.org

 Star of the North Academy is looking to hire for Math Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Description:

Middle School teachers are responsible for providing rigorous, standards-based, and highly engaging learning environments for their scholars. Teachers will strive to ensure that all Star of the North Academy scholars are empowered with the knowledge, character and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good.

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Utilize curriculum to develop and implement standards-based lesson plans that include an understanding and modeling of independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and evidence-based reasoning, differentiating and scaffolding as needed
  • Implement assessments that are aligned with daily, weekly, and unit objectives
  • Use data to adjust short- and long-term plans in order to meet students’ learning needs
  • Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and student achievement; reflect on instructional practices to meet individual professional development goals
  • Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and community meetings
  • Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and regular communication; collaborate and communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior
  • Establish and maintain high expectations and routines for academic work and classroom behavior
  • Establish and reinforce expectations and accountability structures to maintain a positive, focused classroom
  • Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems
  • Contribute positively to a collaborative school environment
  • Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Valid Minnesota teaching license in content area (or ability to gain before start date)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with colleagues, students, and families
  • A commitment to racial equity and social justice.

Compensation:

Star of the North Academy’s salary for this position is competitive and based on prior experience. In addition, Star of the North Academy offers a benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, Sick time, and other incentives.

To Apply:Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@snacharterschool.org

We’re looking to hire for Physical Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities:

  • Instruct students in physical education activity.
  • Plan physical education programs to promote development of student’s physical attributes and social skills.
  • Prepare lesson plans and conduct daily classroom instruction in physical education/health at an appropriate instructional level.
  • Maintaining a healthy learning environment for the students in both the classroom as well as instruction.
  • Monitoring and management of students’ behavior, including appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules.
  • Teach individual and team sports to students, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of physical capabilities of students.
  • Organize, lead, instruct, and referee indoor and outdoor games, such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball.
  • Teach and demonstrate proper calisthenics for individuals or groups in both beginning or advanced.
  • Following professional practices consistent with school policies in working with students, students’ records, parents and colleagues.
  • Maintaining a professional demeanor in dealings with parents and students.
  • Work with students, parents, and Impact Coaches to resolve student problems.
  • Select, store, order, issue, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies used in physical education programs.
  • Providing adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teachers.
  • Maintaining accurate, complete and appropriate records and files.
  • Work as a positive and collaborative member of the Athletic Program to foster the primary goals of school and the Athletic Program.
  • May specialize in instructing specific sports, such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, or swimming.
  • Incorporate and promote a positive environment for all student athletes that nurtures self-esteem, high values, and life-long learning.
  • Complying with conditions as stated in employee contract and handbook.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

  • The minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • A valid Minnesota Teacher’s License
  • Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
  • Teaching experience in diverse cultural settings is valued.

Compensation:

Star of the North Academy’s salary for this position is competitive and based on prior experience. In addition, Star of the North Academy offers a benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, Sick time, and other incentives.

To Apply:Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@snacharterschool.org

We’re looking to hire Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting students in their regular education classes
  • Working with students on a one to one basis
  • Helping students reach their academic and behavior goals
  • Record keeping

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In Person-East Bethel 

To Apply:Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@snacharterschool.org

We’re looking to hire a Special Education teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Primary Purpose: Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels.

Responsibilities 

Instructional Strategies:

  • Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP.
  • Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
  • Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
  • Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
  • Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
  • Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
  • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
  • Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s)
  • Use technology in the teaching/learning process.
  • Student Growth and Development
  • Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
  • Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
  • Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
  • Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.
  • Classroom Management and Organization
  • Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  • Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
  • Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
  • Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials as required.

Communication:

  • Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, teachers and the executive director.
  • Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
  • Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
  • Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
  • Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
  • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
  • Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Compensation:

Star of the North Academy’s salary for this position is competitive and based on prior experience. In addition, Star of the North Academy offers a benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, Sick time, and other incentives.

To Apply:Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@snacharterschool.org

Employment Logistics:

  • Star of the North Academy elementary students’ school day is from 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday and 9:00am-12:00pm on Friday.
  • Staff must be present from 8:00 am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday, or until all duties are completed for the next day.
  • Professional development sessions are held every Friday from 1:00 – 3:00pm
  • All Staff are expected to attend and participate in all family events at the school

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to: employment@snacharterschool.org