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Early Childhood Education Teacher – Pre-K

Early Childhood Education Teacher – Pre-K

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About Us:

Alexandria Public Schools is a dedicated and nurturing learning community committed to providing a high-quality education to young children. We believe in fostering curiosity, creativity, and academic growth in an environment that promotes social-emotional development and a love for learning. Our Early Childhood program is designed to inspire and guide children in their early years of education, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team as an Early Childhood Teacher.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education, a strong understanding of child development, and the ability to create a positive and engaging classroom environment for young learners. As an Early Education teacher, you will be responsible for implementing lesson plans, managing classroom activities, and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a classroom of early childhood students, creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
Implement and adapt lesson plans based on the curriculum provided, ensuring that educational activities are age-appropriate and promote development in all areas.
Support the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child through individualized attention and group activities.
Monitor students’ progress and provide feedback to parents, caregivers, and school leadership.
Maintain clear communication with parents, guardians, and staff regarding student behavior, progress, and any concerns.
Follow school policies and procedures, including health and safety protocols.
Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and administrators to ensure a cohesive and supportive school community.
Maintain a positive classroom culture that fosters respect, responsibility, and a love of learning.
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field (preferred).
Valid teaching certification in Early Childhood Education (or eligibility for certification, as required by state).
Strong understanding of child development and early childhood education best practices.
Ability to create and implement engaging lesson plans and activities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt to different learning styles.
Flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families.

Dean of Students

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Saint Thomas Academy seeks a Dean of Students for grades 6-12.  This position will provide leadership to the Saint Thomas Academy community in the areas of student discipline, attendance, safety and security and promotion of positive student behavior. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Vice President. The qualified candidate will embrace the mission of Saint Thomas Academy.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Discipline 

  • Participate in the development of programming and communication strategies with students and parents in anticipation of potential behavioral concerns in the Middle School and Upper School, with a preference for addressing student behavioral expectations proactively rather than reactively, when possible. Demonstrate an appropriate degree of autonomy in creating these structures and strategies, in communication with colleagues.
  • When necessary, coordinate measured and appropriate responses to Upper School and Middle School behavioral issues in and out of the classroom, supporting faculty, staff, students, and families thoroughly and professionally.
  • Carry out consequences in accordance with the Saint Thomas Academy Student Handbooks for behavior and attendance rules violations.
  • Conduct an annual review of the Upper School and Middle School Student Handbooks. Consult with other administrators on their respective handbooks.
  • Coordinate and lead Board of Discipline meetings in accordance with defined internal practices, facilitating the enforcement of restorative measures and consequences determined by the Board.
  • Promote an ethos of progressive discipline, one aimed at supporting students as they return to good behavioral standing at the Academy. Use Handbook and, when necessary, professional discretion to respond to student disciplinary matters in ways that are fair and justified, considering the best interests of the student without undermining the mission, vision, and values of the Academy.
  • Serve as the school liaison to Social Services, Child Protective Services (Mandatory Reporting), law enforcement, probation officers, truancy services, and the court system.
  • Represent Saint Thomas Academy in disciplinary matters on and off campus.
  • Provide supervision at school-sponsored activities as needed. Provide on-site support for school dances and coordinate ticketing and parent permission processes.
  • Maintain accurate records, including ensuring that the Dean of Students Office, as well as other departments, use PowerSchool to record behavioral incidents.

Attendance

  • Monitor daily attendance, taking necessary actions to improve individual student attendance, and reduce tardiness among those students demonstrating chronic behaviors.
  • Follow a progressive disciplinary model to address chronic attendance issues.
  • Take appropriate disciplinary action, holding students in violation of attendance policies accountable.
  • Communicate in written form with students and families on issues of chronic absenteeism/tardiness; conduct family meetings to address these issues as needed.

School Safety and Security 

  • Schedule and conduct all campus safety drills including tornado, fire, evacuation and active shooter drills. Lead all necessary faculty and staff training to execute safety drills safely and effectively.
  • Ensure all safety procedures are properly documented and updated including maps, directions, and points of contact.
  • Conduct Table Top exercises and convene the Crisis Management Team on best practices and potential scenarios.

Communication 

  • Communicate with parents regarding behavior and attendance issues, coordinating parent involvement in disciplinary matters and Board of Discipline meetings.
  • Communicate to students through grade-level meetings on calendar flashpoints, handbook policies, and social norms.
  • Communicate regularly with the Vice President on matters of discipline, attendance, student chemical health, and other issues as needed.
  • Communicate with all stakeholders including parents, students, teachers, staff, and others as needed.

Administration 

  • Assume the responsibilities of the Vice President in their absence.
  • Serve on the Administrative Team and Student, Teacher Assistance Team (STAt).
  • Be the point of contact for the Threat Assessment Form.
  • Voting member on the IARC Admissions Committee. Review all Upper School candidates and Middle School students with behavioral or attendance concerns.
  • Serve as a point of contact for external security consultation.

Other responsibilities 

  • Manage faculty/staff supervision of daily lunch.
  • Attend and participate in school and after-school functions.
  • Maintain accurate records of student comportment and communication in PowerSchool.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the representative responsibilities. 

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment.  Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church.  Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, such that it can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal.
  • While it is not required in this position for the employee to be a member of the Roman Catholic Church, it is expected that all employees will respect Catholic doctrine and religious practices.  Reasonable accommodation for the religious practices of employees not of the Roman Catholic faith will similarly be provided.
  • In support of the mission and goals of Saint Thomas Academy, employees will follow all school policies and procedures.
  • All employees will support Saint Thomas Academy and the St. Paul/Minneapolis Archdiocese’s mission and goals by actively articulating them to the Academy’s constituents and the wider community.

 

BENEFITS OFFERED

  • Four health insurance plan options, including PPO and HSA plans with employer contribution, for individuals and families, along with dental, vision, and FSA plans.
  • Sick and vacation time, personal days and paid holidays provided
  • 403(b) and Roth Retirement Savings Plans with employer-match after 6 months.
  • Other benefits include:
    • Employer paid short-term disability and Life/AD&D insurance, and employee paid long-term disability
    • Tuition Remissin
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Voluntary Life/AD&D
    • Voluntary Add-on insurance – Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

SALARY RANGE

$85,000–$115,000

K-12 Music Teacher

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Classroom Vocal Music Teacher: grades K-12

Salary and benefits: Depends on qualifications.  Minimum starting salary is $53,560.

Job Description:

  • Embraces the Marzano High Reliability Schools framework
  • Effectively designs lesson plans and prepares instructional materials to teach Minnesota State Standards
  • Demonstrates knowledge of current content and pedagogy.
  • Develops lesson plans to meet the varied needs of a diverse student population through curriculum differentiation.
  • Incorporates varied instructional models and formative assessment methods to optimize student learning.
  • Reviews and uses assessment data to adjust teaching practices.
  • Provides learning opportunities beyond the classroom through innovation, technology, creativity, and partnership with the community.
  • Models learning in an effective manner.
  • Provides opportunities for guided practice of learned material at home and school that are differentiated and consistent with lesson objectives and student skill levels.
  • Promotes creativity and problem solving using a variety of tools.
  • Inspires, motivates, and engages students in the learning process.
  • Infuses technology in the curriculum to support student learning.
  • Maintains organized and structured classroom management.
  • Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, administration, and other employees.
  • Treats sensitive situations with discretion in the classroom, maintains confidentiality, and empathizes with students.
  • Assumes professional responsibility
  • Other job related duties as assigned

Part-Time Arts Faculty – Grades 9-12 (All Programs)

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Posting #: 252613-02

Classification: Part-Time Arts Teacher (Grades 9-12) (1.5 – 12 hours per week)

Openings in all Arts Programs:
Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Instrumental and Vocal Music, Visual Arts, and Creative Writing

Start Date: August 19, 2025

Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists (SPCPA) is a public high school in the heart of downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. Students complete required academic credits and conservatory-style training in the arts provided by
professional artists in preparation for college and conservatory.

Key Responsibilities

  • Arrive on time and prepare to actively teach assigned courses that inspire, engage, and prepare students for
    conservatory and life as professional artists
  • Submit accurate attendance, supervise students, and grade each student (“Daily 5”) during class
  • Manage, direct and redirect, and hold students accountable for attendance, engagement, and growth
  • Be open and responsive to feedback to support school operations, respond to students’ diverse learning styles
    and needs, and promote safety and security given the school’s location and unique learning environment
  • Accommodate students with disabilities, as required by law
  • Read, understand, and consistently implement or enforce school policies, procedures, and expectations
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

Compensation/Benefits

  • $34.50 – $56.50 per hour depending on experience, qualifications, and course responsibilities
  • ESST paid leave
  • Retirement plan with significant employer contribution
  • Some positions may be eligible for additional incentives and benefits

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists is an Equal Opportunity Employer.