Art Teacher, 1.0 FTE

Position: Art Teacher

Salary Step Scale : $43,641- $83,599, based on education and experience.

Timeline : Immediately for the 2026-2027 School Year, and beyond

School: Partnership Academy

• Mission:
• Partnership Academy’s mission is to create learning experiences and partnerships that empower students to achieve their greatest potential in order to be positive contributors in their community.

Vision: To be an innovative school that prepares students for a successful future.

About:

At Partnership Academy (PA), our work is grounded in purpose, partnership, and possibility.

As a public charter school located in Richfield, PA serves students from preschool through 8th grade across the South Metro. We are committed to creating exceptional learning experiences that empower students to achieve their greatest potential and become positive contributors to their communities. Guided by our vision to be an innovative school that prepares students for a successful future, every role at PA directly supports meaningful, lasting impact.

Our students benefit from data-driven instruction, a strong English Learner program, and engaging Specials classes. Beyond the classroom, our community takes pride in academic success and strong partnerships with organizations and individuals that help make PA truly exceptional.

Our team is inspired by the opportunity to serve students within a culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe strong relationships are at the heart of student success, and we intentionally cultivate a community where staff and families feel valued, supported, and connected.

At PA, employees don’t just join for a job, they join for a mission-aligned community committed to making a difference.

Our staff stay because they experience the impact of their work every day. Whether through meaningful relationships with students and families, strong collaboration with colleagues, or ongoing professional growth, PA is a place where purpose and practice align. We invest in our people through professional development — ensuring our staff are equipped to help students thrive in an ever-changing world. In addition, PA is a proud recipient of the Grow your Own grant, creating pathways for non-licensed staff into licensed staff members.

We are proud to offer a workplace where:

Staff see and feel their impact on student growth and future success

Relationships with students, families, and colleagues are foundational to our culture

Professional development supports continuous growth and innovation

Compensation is transparent and equitable

Retention remains strong, reflecting a community where people choose to stay

Our values consistently center students, equity, and a positive, inclusive culture

At Partnership Academy, we are building more than a school—we are building a community that prepares students and staff alike for a successful future. To learn more about the impactful work happening at PA, visit www.paschool.org .

Job Description:

Partnership Academy has a strong commitment to culturally and developmentally relevant instruction for all students. Through a highly collaborative culture, Partnership Academy teachers work to provide differentiated and hands-on instruction in all subject areas. Partnership Academy requires its teaching staff to consistently improve their instruction in ways that directly impact students’ academic, linguistic, social, and emotional growth.

The Art Teacher will be responsible for teaching four classes daily with students ranging from kindergarten to 8th grade. This position's schedule has two (2) hours of planning time within the work day (8:00-4:00).

The Art teacher will be evaluated two (2) times each year using the TAP instructional rubric. Teachers in this position must also ensure they use the FLEX curriculum that supports Minnesota state standards, collaborate with teachers and support staff, provide individualized instruction based on student needs, partner with families and guardians to support students, and establish a strong culture of learning.

This position includes full benefits and competitive wages with local district schools.

Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree (Required)

MN Teaching License (Required)

Minnesota K-12 Art License (Preferred)

Spanish speaker (Preferred)

Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students (Preferred)

Commitment to Equity:

Partnership Academy is committed to equity and diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve as outlined in our Values in Action and Racial Equity in Educational Achievement Policy . Partnership Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.