Serving the Forest Lake and surrounding areas since 1999, North Lakes Academy provides a personalized learning environment designed to meet a wide variety of academic needs. With strong core subjects and a full complement of liberal arts courses, NLA provides quality learning in a responsive learning atmosphere. Currently, we are consolidating to one campus that will serve approximately 400 students K-12. We’re a safe and caring community, connecting learning with the environment, and building curiosity and confidence from day one. We say at NLA who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE.
K-12 Principal
Elementary Art Teacher Part-time
Part Time Art Teacher
Monday – Friday AM schedule
Math Teacher – Nicollet Middle School
Primary Responsibilities:
- Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
- Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
- Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
- Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
- Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
- Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
- Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
- Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose
9-12 Credit Recovery Teacher (Multiple Positions)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work directly with students in person and online to support their academic needs
- Monitor fidelity of student work
- Maintain contact and communication with students and guardians/caregivers of students
- Maintain accurate records of student progress
- Collaborate with Credit Recovery team, Building Staff and Building Administration to improve student achievement
- Make appropriate and equitable use of instructional resources and technology
Elementary Teacher
Join Our Team!
At Eastern Carver County Schools, we are committed to creating a school environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and included, and where every child has access to the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. Our schools empower students to achieve their personal best, engage in lifelong learning, and be thoughtful and responsible citizens. All employees in our school district play an important role in ensuring this goal is achieved and we would love to have you join our team!
Elementary Teacher (Grades 4th or 5th)
2 positions available
Bluff Creek Elementary
For more information please contact: Beth Holm at [email protected]
Position Dates: August 2026 (teachers new to the district should be available for the new teacher workshop that takes place August 18 – August 20, 2026)
FTE 1.0 FTE
Responsible To: Building Principal
Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills: See attachment.
Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License in Elementary Education K-6
Salary Range: $54,153 – $109,599 for a 184-day contract at a 1.0 FTE. Salary will be prorated based on contract days in assignment and FTE, education and experience. Salary and benefits pursuant to the Chaska Education Association (CEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment: Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).
Application Procedure: This position will remain open until filled. Application review process will be ongoing until filled. Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted).
All job offers from Eastern Carver County Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 112 School Board approval. If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.
Eastern Carver County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Child Nutrition Manager I
JOB ID: 4733 – Child Nutrition Manager I – Full-time position beginning 8/17/2026.
Location: Spring Creek
Scheduled Hours/Days: 6:00 am – 1:30 pm Monday through Friday
Qualifications: High School Diploma required; post-secondary education preferred. Current Food Manager’s license (CFPM) from the Minnesota Department of Health and ServSafe certification required. Strong customer service skills and leadership experience necessary. School experience is preferred.
Pay Rate/Range: $28.26 – $30.76/hr.
Compensation/Benefits/Perks:
Comprehensive and affordable benefits package including:
Medical. Dental. Vision.
Life/AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
403 (b) Plan and District Match
District Paid Life Insurance
Deadline: Open Until Filled — EOE (5/5/2026) Employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check.
*This position may also include an annual offer for summer employment. In cases when summer employment is not offered or is not comparable to school year employment, an employee in this position may have access to unemployment insurance during the summer break depending on individual circumstances as determined by the state agency.
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Child Nutrition Director, the Child Nutrition Manager I is responsible for all food production services and functions in a large kitchen facility including food preparation, ordering, receiving, inventory, catering, following health and safety regulations, training and supervising of staff. Will also assist the director with special projects, as assigned.