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Crosslake Community Schools is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Brainerd Lakes area, just steps from Cross Lake and the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. CCS offers both an In-Person Program for Pre-K–8 students and an Online Program for students across Minnesota.

Our Pre-K–8 In-Person Program provides a unique learning environment built around multi-age classrooms, strong family partnerships, and close relationships between students and teachers. By design, class sizes are limited to 19 students, allowing staff to provide a highly personalized educational experience that is difficult to duplicate in larger school settings.

Our Online Program provides students with the flexibility to complete required coursework while balancing personal interests, family responsibilities, work, activities, and other commitments.

Interested applicants are invited to send a resume, cover letter, and three references to hiring@crosslakekids.org.

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In-Person Opportunities

  • Position Summary:
    The Title I Teacher at Crosslake Community School champions the academic, social, and emotional development of early learners through targeted, in-person interventions in reading and math. By utilizing data-driven insights and a collaborative team approach, this educator identifies at-risk students and delivers personalized one-on-one or small-group instruction. This role serves as a vital link between school and home, empowering families with the resources necessary to support their child’s unique academic journey. The Title I Teacher is essential to fulfilling the school’s mission of cultivating curiosity, building confidence, and fostering deep community connections for every student.

    Required Qualifications Include:

    • Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required
    • Valid Minnesota Teaching License in Grades K-5 
    • Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching, advising, or working with youth in an educational or advocacy setting 
    • Strong understanding of Minnesota academic standards and MN MTSS 
    • Effective instructional planning
    • Ability to prioritize, stay organized, and manage multiple tasks independently and collaboratively
       

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  • Position Summary:
    The MnMTSS Lead Teacher serves as a strategic leader responsible for the implementation and oversight of the Minnesota Multi-Tiered System of Supports. This role ensures that CCS in-person provides a positive social, emotional, behavioral development, and academic outcomes for every student as outlined in the MnMTSS framework. The MN MTSS Lead Teacher assists teachers in improving Tier 1 instruction while managing specialized interventions for Tiers 2 and 3.

    Required Qualifications Include:

    • Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required
    • Valid Minnesota Teaching License
    • Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching, advising, or working with youth in an educational or advocacy setting
       

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  • Position Summary:
    The purpose of this position is to cultivate environmental stewardship and foundational STEM skills through immersive learning experiences. This position creates a vibrant, interdisciplinary curriculum that connects natural resource conservation with hands-on science and engineering practices. Guided by the Minnesota Standards, the educator empowers young students to investigate local ecosystems, understand human-environment interactions, and develop a lifelong commitment to sustainability.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Natural Sciences, STEM Education, or a related field.
    • Valid Minnesota Teaching License
    • Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching, advising, or working with youth in an educational or advocacy setting
       

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  • Position Summary:
    The Special Education Teacher provides students with special needs case management, learning activities, and experiences that address their unique needs. This role ensures a l regulatory standards are met as required by federal and state governments and operates within the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Minnesota State Law.

    Required Qualifications Include:

    • Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required
    • Valid Minnesota Teaching License in EBD/SLD or ABS
    • Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching, advising, or working with youth in an educational or advocacy setting
    • Experience in due process procedures including conducting evaluations, writing IEP’s, monitoring progress, and facilitating meetings.
       

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  • Position Summary:
    Special education paraprofessionals support students based on the needs and accommodations outlined in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Duties are determined by the IEP team andspecial education teacher.

    Required Qualifications Include:
    Two years of college, associate’s degree or passing score on a paraprofessional exam in reading, writing and math as required by federal law (contact Personnel Office for testing information)
     

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  • Position Summary:
    The purpose of this position is to design and implement a comprehensive, sequential K-8 music program aligned with the Minnesota Academic Standards in the Arts. The role establishes a positive, inclusive environment where students develop musical literacy, vocal and instrumental skills, and critical thinking through active creating, performing, responding, and connecting.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required
    • Valid Minnesota Teaching License in Music Education
    • Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching, advising, or working with youth in an educational or advocacy setting
       

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  • In absence of teacher, on-call substitute teachers will supervise students and implement sub plans left by teachers in the In-Person program. This assignment could also include lunch and recess duty; hours are M-F 8:00-3:30. A working knowledge of web-based applications such as email and the Google suite is preferred due to the current pandemic. 

    Requirement for employment:
    Teaching license in any content area including a substitute teacher license (requires a four year degree but no teacher training).

  • In absences of paraprofessional on staff, on-call substitute paraprofessionals will work with students in a one on one or small group setting in the In-Person program. This assignment could also include lunch and recess duty; hours are M-F 8:00-3:30. A working knowledge of web-based applications such as email and the Google suite is preferred due to the current pandemic. 

    Minimum requirement: 
    High school diploma.

    Requirement for employment:
    Teaching license in any content area including a substitute teacher license (requires a four year degree but no teacher training).