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Hopkins Schools

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Hopkins Schools, Hopkins, Minnesota, United States, 55305

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Position Type: Teacher

Date Posted: 12/17/2025

Location: Hopkins West Middle School

Bachelor’s degree in education, or a closely related field.

Valid Minnesota Teaching License

District policies and procedures.

Curriculum requirements and learning objectives.

State and Federal laws and regulatory issues governing public education, including rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Education.

Legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct for public education teachers.

Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations.

Computer applications related to the work.

Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Developing and maintaining a public education learning environment in which positive, appropriate behavior is encouraged, and discipline problems are minimized.

Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.

Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District’s established Core Values.

Advancing the District’s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.

At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no “typical” Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.

We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive. We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.

You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins. Summary Provides high quality individualized instruction to middle school students. Will work with students to develop their language skills, comprehension, and fluency.

Qualifications B.A. in French and MN teaching license for grades 7-12 or 5-12; demonstrated excellence in teaching French at the secondary level; strong interest in working with level I and II students at the middle school level; advanced proficiency in French; commitment to working with a diverse community of learners; interest in working collaboratively on curriculum development with the district's French teachers.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience studying, working, or traveling in French-speaking countries.

Willingness to assist with co-curricular activities.

Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Bachelor’s degree in education, or a closely related field.

Valid Minnesota Teaching License

Required Knowledge

District policies and procedures.

Curriculum requirements and learning objectives.

State and Federal laws and regulatory issues governing public education, including rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Education.

Legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct for public education teachers.

Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations.

Computer applications related to the work.

Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Required Skills

Developing and maintaining a public education learning environment in which positive, appropriate behavior is encouraged, and discipline problems are minimized.

Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.

Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District’s established Core Values.

Advancing the District’s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.

Physical/Mental Requirements The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a school environment, using standard equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Working Environment Work is performed in a school classroom and outdoor environments.

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