Long-Term Substitute Second Grade Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary Education

Date Posted:
10/24/2025

Location:
Hiawatha Leadership Academy - Northrop
(High-Needs School)Job Summary
The Long-Term Substitute Second Grade Teacher is responsible for creating rigorous, standards-aligned, and engaging learning experiences that inspire and challenge students. This teacher plays a key role in ensuring that all Hiawatha Academies scholars develop the knowledge, character, and leadership skills necessary to graduate from college and contribute to the common good. The Long-Term Substitute Second Grade Teacher will collaborate closely with grade-level teammates, special education and specialist teachers, and the campus leadership team to support student success.

This position includes lesson planning, instructional delivery, and assessment of student learning. The assignment is expected to run from February 2026 through May 2026.

Why Hiawatha?
Hiawatha Academies is a network of college-preparatory schools focused on closing the opportunity gap in Minneapolis. We seek to create a K-12 school experience for scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills. At Hiawatha Academies, we are committed to making our city and our world a more inclusive, equitable, and just place.
Our equity vision: to honor the humanity of all people, we actively disrupt systemic inequity in pursuit of an equitable world. Hiawatha Academies permanently disrupts educational inequity by ensuring a great school for every child.

Core Value and Beliefs
All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:
1) Children are at the center of everything we do.
2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.
3) We choose optimism.
4) We push ourselves to improve.
5) We are stronger together.
6) We create fun and a little weirdness.

Perks: Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.

Application Timeline: This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity
We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

Attachment(s):

• Elementary Teacher Job Description.