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Mounds Park Academy is a PreK-12 independent school in Saint Paul, MN that serves approximately 575 students from throughout the Twin Cities area. Since 1982, Mounds Park Academy has engaged students in a rigorous college preparatory experience that is demanding, but not draining, and goes far beyond memorization. Students are challenged to apply their understanding to stir the human spirit, stand for justice, and shake the world. This is what we call rigor with purpose, and it grounds our students in the radical idea that their identity in the world is not measured by a test score, but rather by the depth and decency of their impact on the world.

MPA is committed to embracing diversity, seeking equity, and continually striving to be truly inclusive. As a community, MPA is focused on fostering a safe and inclusive space for all, aspiring to be cognizant of gender-identity and equality, religious understanding, socio-economic diversity, and racial justice.

Mounds Park Academy seeks a full-time year round PreK Teacher.  The primary responsibilities of this position are to effectively engage students in a PreK learning environment.   This position works all non-school days except Holidays.

It is expected that a successful candidate would:

Instructional Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing teaching strategies that align with the school’s mission, values, and philosophy.
• Foster the academic, social, and character development of each student.
• Assist with developing lessons that promote problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication skills. (In collaboration with the lead Pre-K teacher.)
• Structure lessons that encourage risk-taking and model life-long learning.
• Actively involve students in the classroom through hands-on, experiential learning.
• Assist with maintaining accurate student records and documentation.
• Differentiate and tailor pacing to student needs.
• Include the use of technology when appropriate to enhance learning.
• Assist with communication with parents about student progress regularly and during formal parent/teacher conferences.
• Exhibit leadership with planning and implementing the extended school year (non-school day) Pre-K program.

Summer Pre-K Instructional Responsibilities:

• Implement curriculum that is consistent with program goals and supports the educational and personal development of children.
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate or credential for a two-year program in child development or early childhood education from a community college or technical college

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood or elementary education, or related field.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a Prekindergarten program
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of knowledge and experience with progressive, play-based pedagogy (e.g., Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Steiner, etc.)

About Mounds Park Academy

Mounds Park Academy is a PreK-12 independent school in Saint Paul, MN that serves approximately 575 students from throughout the Twin Cities area. Since 1982, Mounds Park Academy has engaged students in a rigorous college preparatory experience that is demanding, but not draining, and goes far beyond memorization. Students are challenged to apply their understanding to stir the human spirit, stand for justice, and shake the world. This is what we call rigor with purpose, and it grounds our students in the radical idea that their identity in the world is not measured by a test score, but rather by the depth and decency of their impact on the world. MPA is committed to embracing diversity, seeking equity, and continually striving to be truly inclusive. As a community, MPA is focused on fostering a safe and inclusive space for all, aspiring to be cognizant of gender-identity and equality, religious understanding, socio-economic diversity, and racial justice.

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