Summary

Organizational DescriptionNew 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. NMA’s vision is to develop global leaders who transform the world.

Description

Core Principles:

  1. Aim for high academic achievement.
  2. Embrace cultural pride and identity.
  3. Model the way.
  4. Understand how data drives decisions.
  5. Have high expectations.
  6. Create a socially/emotionally supportive learning environment.

 

 

Information

Title:

6-8 Teacher (SY 2025-2026)

Supervisor:

Academic Leadership

Hours:

40 hours per week, 10-month contract

Location:

5105 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

Salary Range:

$42,500 – $58,287

 

 This position will be eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical Insurance

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD)

  • Life Insurance

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • PERA/TRA Pension

  • 457b Retirement Plan

  • Pet Insurance

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in education required
  • Current elementary teaching license 
  • Experience in a high-performing, fast-paced environment preferred

 

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 NMA’s core principles and understand the unique challenges of immigrant and refugee communities.

  • Develop highly effective lesson plans that align with NMA’s 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 NMA’s 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.