Maplewood

Teacher

GradePower Learning is a global leader in Supplemental Education. We are new to Minnesota, and at GradePower Learning we take pride in being a little different. In so many ways, this is like no place you’ve ever worked. Seriously, we love what we do, and we love having fun while doing it! We strive to hire excellent people, and we expect excellence. Great people make a great team and will keep our company strong. We are passionate about our mission; to help children achieve their highest potential!

Our approach is fundamentally different and goes way beyond tutoring. Our teaching methods emphasize cognitive learning as a major component of the learning process. We combine cognitive learning and interactive coaching to develop active thinkers, healthy self-esteem, and a lasting love of learning. Our unique programs teach children to learn how to learn, breaking the cycle of hiring tutors year after year.

We know why you became a teacher, and we offer an opportunity to reach every single child that walks through our doors. At GradePower Learning, you will enjoy just teaching. No lesson plans, no preparation. You will be trained on our proprietary curriculum and given the tools to be a successful coach in a small group setting. You will provide personalized instruction in Reading, Writing, Math, Study Skills, and SAT/ACT prep to students of all levels using cognitive-based methods.

We are looking for flexible part-time teachers with a passion for coaching kids between ages 3 and 18. We are looking for candidates with great skills in relating to kids of all ages and personalities. A positive attitude is a necessity, as is the desire to praise and celebrate both the achievements and difficulties along the learning path of each child.

If you know you can make a difference, we want you on our team!

We need team members with these qualities:

• Ability to maintain a positive, enthusiastic, can - do attitude!
• Warm, energetic, organized and self-motivated.
• Patient and understanding; recognizing that all students are unique.
• Ability to build intrinsic motivation in our students and make it matter!
• Desire and personality to establish a fun learning environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Skilled in problem solving.
• Willingness to learn and implement the GradePower Learning methods and take pride in their work.
• Values and consistently exhibits honesty and integrity in all situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Candidates Needed:

Elementary and middle school level teachers with ability to coach students in reading, writing, grammar, math, and science.
ACT/SAT coaches with great skills in relating to high school students and their unique personalities. High school math and science proficiency required. (Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and chemistry.) For ACT/SAT coaches, former teaching experience is not required. Only energetic applicants who scored in the 90th percentile on the SAT or ACT need apply. Training and curriculum are provided. Current college students are welcome to apply.
Pre-school teachers with prior experience in pre-school or kindergarten to teach our “Little Readers” pre-school program with emphasis on phonics, math, and fine motor skills. 2 1/2 hour morning interactive preschool program for ages 3-6 years. (Education degree preferred.)
The perfect candidates will have at least one of the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree (in Education preferred)
• Experience in teaching or education
• Early childhood education
• Teaching certification
• Field expertise and excitement about teaching
• Familiarity and/or expertise with Common Core Standards a plus!

Please send a resume, cover letter to maplewoodmn@gradepowerlearning.com 
Must pass criminal background check.