2026 Summer EL General Education Teacher

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License Required:
Minnesota K-6/1-6 Elementary Education or K-12 ESL/ELL

Compensation:

Current Minnetonka Teachers: Contract equivalent hourly rate
New Hires: Summer Pay Rate per the CBA
Click here to view the teacher collective bargaining agreement and salary schedule. Summer Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -f-, Schedule E.
This Position Is Not Medical nor Dental Benefit Eligible.

Assignment Details:
Location: Excelsior United Methodist Church
Dates: 7/7/26-7/30/26
Days of the Week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Job Duties and responsibilities:

1. Plan instruction and other student support activities, including the establishment of overall goals and priorities.
2. Provide instruction to students in a manner which incorporates essential elements of instruction; (ie. Teaching specific students' thinking); use techniques to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly, and correctly employ various principles of teaching.
3. Develop lesson plans, as applicable to the teacher's particular assignment. Such plans should consider the needs and supports appropriate.
4. Review selects and modifies materials and resources consistent with instructional objectives.
5. Provide appropriate and specialized instructional materials.
6. Establish and maintain student discipline by communicating expectations for appropriate behavior. Provide structure and consistency and encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect.
7. Preforms other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Previous small group teaching experience preferred, including teaching reading and math.
2. Previous experience working with differentiation and motivation to engage and meet the needs of students from a range of learning backgrounds.
3. Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and community members.
4. Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
5. Respond in emergency situations.
6. Know, interpret, and follow school district policies.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Preferred experience working with ELs (English Learners) and youth summer programs.
2. Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
3. Demonstrate ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
4. Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
5. Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
6. Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
7. Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Hiring Administrators:
Dr. Amy LaDue, Associate Superintendent

Application Procedure:

External Applicants:
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application.

Internal Applicants:
Current teachers do not need to attach letters of recommendation or transcripts.