Exploration Manager jobs in Burnsville, MN

Position Title: Social Studies Teacher

Location: | Minneapolis, MN

Start Date: Open until filled, with a desired start date of late August 2024

Position Overview:

Exploration High School (ExHS) invites applications for a dedicated Social Studies Teacher to join our team. We seek individuals who have a zeal for working with high school students, who build meaningful relationships such that students feel safe to explore Social Studies in new ways, and who enjoy a collaborative, innovative work environment. We are interested in candidates who reflect the diversity within our school and who enrich the diversity of identity, lived experience, and thinking.

Exploration High School Background: We are reimagining high school education. Our graduates are empowered with 21st century skills to solve the problems in their communities through hands-on authentic learning. ExHS is a neighborhood school and believes in creating a diverse, equitable school - by, for, and with the community.

The ideal candidate:

• Builds strong, trusting, supportive relationships with students and community members
• Thrives on a team of collaboration and changemakers in education
• Creates a joyful, irresistible learning environment that is hands-on and is guiding students through the learning process
• Is reflective and thoughtful about their practice, seeks feedback, and is excited to grow
• Demonstrates commitment to equity and anti-racist action, culture, and pedagogy
• Believes curiosity and creativity lead to content mastery (and not the other way around)

Candidate Qualifications:

• Belief in Exploration High School’s mission, vision, and values
• Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative
• Ability to differentiate instruction and develop curriculum
• Licensed Secondary Education Social Studies Teacher (or open to working towards license)
• Design thinking and/or project-based learning experience preferred
• Google Drive proficiency, particularly with Google Docs and Google Sheets

Application Process: Interested candidates should send a resume and written responses to the questions below to Dave Heighington, School Director.

Application Questions: Please provide written responses (approximately one paragraph each) to the following two questions: 1. “What can you bring to Exploration High School’s relationship-based learning that makes you unique?” and 2. “If test scores weren’t an option, how would you measure student success?” We are more interested in your ideas than perfect grammar!

Compensation & Time: Salaried position with a competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees. Position to start late August 2024.

Exploration High School’s Commitment to Diversity:

ExHS is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and encourage those who reflect the diversity of our community to apply. We believe in recognizing the strengths and potential in all applicants, beyond the confines of traditional qualifications.

Join us at Exploration High School, where your work will be pivotal in shaping a future where every student recognizes their potential and is empowered to explore and excel in mathematics and beyond.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person