First Grade Teacher- General Studies

Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School

About Us:

Heilicher is located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, in the western suburbs of Minneapolis. The school has its own wing on a larger campus shared with the Federation, JCRC and the Minnesota JCC.

Job Description:

The Heilicher School seeks to hire a General Studies Teacher who is eager to help students develop the skills to become excited, motivated learners. This teacher is responsible for creating a safe classroom environment that helps develop each student’s skills and promotes a growth mindset.  The General Studies teacher is responsible for working to develop curriculum, assist in creating lesson plans, assist in grading, classroom instruction, parent communication and a variety of faculty obligations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with creation of delivery of  inspiring curriculum 
• Work cooperatively with teachers in creating and implementing units and lessons
• Collaborate with the Makerspace teacher when necessary in planning, and use of, space to enhance learning
• Collaborate to foster student engagement in activities that incorporate different elements of STEAM
• Work with the team to establish a learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in inquiry: ask thoughtful questions, discover answers, apply what they learn, and problem-solve creatively
• Provide accommodations and modifications to support the success of all students
• Set and maintain appropriate standards of student behavior in the classroom
• Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data
• Operate as an advocate for, and supporter of, inquiry and problem-based learning
• Participate in school-wide professional development, and seek continual feedback and coaching to develop as a teacher

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

At least three years of classroom experience 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong collaborative skills

Experience with differentiation for students of all ability levels

A Growth mindset

Desired Qualifications:

Education Degree

Comfort with technology-specifically Google

FTE: 1.0; benefit eligible 

Interested candidates should contact: 

Please send resume and letter of interest via email to

Jackie Smith, General Studies Director [email protected]