Middle School Science Teacher; SY

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

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 scholar’s strengths and seeks employees who will optimistically and confidently participate in this culture of learning.

• 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.

Title: Science Teacher (Middle School) SY
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

• 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

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.

• Degree in science education required
• Current teaching license required
• Experience working with middle school students preferred
• Experience in a high‑performing, fast‑paced environment preferred