LONG-TERM KINDERGARTEN SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
POSITION STATUS: Long-Term Substitute
START DATE: August 31, 2026
COMPENSATION: $225 per day
ABOUT NORTH LAKES ACADEMY:
North Lakes Academy (NLA) is a K–12 charter school located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, approximately 25 miles north of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. NLA serves approximately 425 students in grades K–12 within a unified school community.
At all grade levels, NLA embraces small class sizes, personalized learning, and a diverse liberal arts education while fostering emotional intelligence and strong relationships between students, families, and staff.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
North Lakes Academy is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dependable Long-Term Kindergarten Substitute Teacher beginning August 31, 2026. This position is responsible for creating a positive, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment where young learners can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education and committed to providing a consistent, supportive learning experience while maintaining classroom routines and fostering meaningful relationships with students and families.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and deliver engaging kindergarten instruction aligned with classroom curriculum and state standards
- Maintain established classroom routines and a positive learning environment
- Foster students' academic, social, and emotional development
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Assess student progress and provide feedback as appropriate
- Communicate effectively with families and school staff
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in school meetings as needed
- Supervise students throughout the school day, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess duties as assigned
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom where every child feels supported
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Valid Minnesota teaching license or eligibility to serve as a long-term substitute in Minnesota
- Previous elementary or early childhood teaching experience preferred
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff
- Commitment to providing a high-quality, student-centered learning experience
APPLY ONLINE:
APPLY: Please submit the following materials directly to [email protected]: a current resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation.
LEARN MORE:
NLA website: http://www.northlakesacademy.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nlacharterk12
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlacharterk12/
North Lakes Academy, where who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE.
Pay: $220.00 per day
Work Location: In person
