Teacher - First Grade

Position Type:Elementary School TeachingDate Posted:2/10/2026Location:Eagle Ridge Academy - MinnetonkaDate Available:ASAPEagle Ridge Academy is a Tuition-Free Classical, College-Preparatory Charter School serving students and families in grades K-12. Eagle Ridge offers an academically rigorous education that uses a time-tested, Classical, liberal arts curriculum.Elementary Teacher, First GradeEagle Ridge Academy, one of the largest charter schools in Minnesota and one of the few K-12 classical education programs in the state, seeks applicants for an immediate position teaching First Grade.Description:Eagle Ridge Academy seeks a well-spoken individual with a gift for teaching who is passionate about the mission, philosophy, and pedagogy of Eagle Ridge Academy. Qualified applicants will have the ability to develop positive rapport with students, parents, and colleagues. They will have knowledge of particular learning styles along with the skill to meet the academic, social, and emotional growth needs of elementary-aged children.Responsibilities:Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:Teaches using the course of study adopted by the Eagle Ridge Academy board and other appropriate learning activitiesInstructs students in citizenshipDevelops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each studentEstablishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reportsCommunicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school programIdentifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problemsSupervises students in out of classroom activities during the school day, as neededMaintains professional competence through professional development activitiesParticipates in curriculum development programs as requiredParticipates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities as neededMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degreeDesire to teach using the classical education model.Applicable license.Salary Range: $41,273 - $78,100Job Type: Full-time, 186 daysBenefits: Medical, Life Insurance, Long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, TRA pension, PTOSalary Schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/134WSoJCAFFqLJho1NUtCYyOjUuI6xwmp9fOVoFQ4qPI/edit?usp=sharingBy joining the faculty of Eagle Ridge Academy, you will become part of a community that embraces liberal arts education, believes in continual growth and education for its professionals, and supports collaboration in learning for students and teachers. This community learns together, works together, and plays together.