4th Grade Elementary Teacher (Math Departmentalized)

HLA-N is currently seeking a hard-working, passionate, and goal-oriented educator to join our team as the 4th Grade Math (Departmentalized) Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Summary
Elementary teachers are responsible for providing rigorous, standards-based, and highly engaging learning environments. Nearly 85% of our scholars are multilingual learners, and we are seeking a candidate who is passionate about supporting language learners to meet and exceed grade-level standards. Teachers will strive to ensure that all Hiawatha Academies scholars are empowered with the knowledge, character and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good.

This position is focused on teaching math within a departmentalized model. The teacher will lead their own homeroom class: teaching phonics, social studies, and WIN (What I Need), and then teach math to all 4th-grade scholars across three periods.

Elementary teachers will work alongside grade level teammates, special education teachers, specialist teachers, and under the guidance of the campus leadership team. The Elementary Teacher prepares lessons and provides instruction to students.

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.

Compensation: $45,577–$82,065

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.