Elementary English Language Arts Teacher (2026-27 School Year)

Status: Exempt, Full-Time

Calendar: Academic Year

Overall Objectives 

Instructs elementary school students in English Language Arts following Yinghua Academy’s mission, core values, and principles.

Principal Roles & Responsibilities

Academic Program

• Maintains a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Follows curriculum pacing charts and lessons plans; delivers direct instruction to students and develops students’ fullest acquisition of knowledge, skills, and appreciation for the subject.
• Conducts student assessments in various forms.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of English Instruction and grade/subject level team members to plan lessons and share academic resources. 
• Attends grade-level academic events as scheduled.

Curriculum and Research

• Prepares and regularly submits curriculum pacing charts and lesson plans. 
• Participates in all scheduled professional development.

Classroom Management

• Follows school-wide behavioral and safety guidelines and policies.
• Applies school and classroom rules consistently and effectively.
• Seeks guidance regularly from administration and Q-Comp lead teachers on behavior and classroom management techniques.

Program Compliance

• Maintains accurate student records and proper documentation.
• Prepares progress reports and completes all evaluations.
• Attends all required safety and health training.
• Follows all school policies and protocols. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Communication

• Actively participates in grade/subject-level and staff meetings.
• Communicates with students the expectations for academic performance, classroom behavior, and self management.
• Maintains effective communication with parents in a timely fashion; keeps classroom webpage up-to-date.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences as scheduled.
• Reads all school communication and responds to emails and phone calls in a timely manner. 

Professional Conduct

• Upholds professional and ethical standards in all interactions, maintaining confidentiality and respect in all matters, including student-related information and sensitive organizational topics.
• Models and encourages all behavior outlined by the Board-approved Professional Conduct Policy.
• Maintains confidentiality in all areas related to students.
• Demonstrates reliability and good judgment.
• Participates in required training and ongoing relevant professional development.
• Commitment to Yinghua Academy’s mission, values, and guiding principles.
• Maintains a professional image and a positive attitude.
• Completes responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Meets set objectives and goals and requires minimal supervision.
• Takes pride in work and is committed to quality.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Kavira (direct-to-employer healthcare), Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance.

Yinghua Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Yinghua Academy District 4140-07 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.yinghuaacademy.org/ourteamadministration/school-management/

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Holds a valid MN license for grade-level appropriate English Language Arts teaching, or has the ability to obtain licensure through the Professional Educator Licensing & Standards Board.

Use of technology as a language learning and instructional tool.

Employee Requirements

Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, criminal background checks and reference checks.