Hopkins Public Schools Is Hiring A Secondary French Teacher

Join Our Community as a French Teacher at Hopkins North Middle School! 🇫🇷

Hopkins Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where every learner can thrive. We are seeking passionate educators committed to cultural responsiveness, justice, and creating welcoming spaces for all students.

Position Details

• Job ID: 6903
• Position Type: Teacher/World Language - French
• Date Posted: 5/6/2026
• Location: Hopkins North Middle School

About Hopkins Public Schools 📚

Our district proudly serves approximately 7,200 students across Hopkins and surrounding communities, embracing a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, and identities. We believe that our strength lies in diversity and are committed to fostering a human-centered, innovative, and equitable learning environment where every student and staff member feels valued.

We seek educators who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become collaborative, compassionate global citizens.

You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.

Position Summary 🌟

Creates a classroom environment that promotes learning and personal growth, motivating students to develop essential skills, attitudes, and knowledge for an excellent education.

Essential Functions 🎯

• Develops engaging lesson plans and instructional materials tailored to meet individual student needs.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum, translating lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior to foster an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates student progress in both academic and social domains, maintaining records and communicating progress to parents regularly.
• Identifies student needs, makes referrals, and develops strategies for personalized education plans.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to support student success.
• Maintains a professional daily routine, including communication with parents through newsletters, notes, calls, emails, and conferences.
• Assists in planning and coordinating work of paraprofessionals and volunteers, including field trips.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues and supervisors to enhance classroom experience.
• Engages in ongoing professional development through meetings, coursework, workshops, and seminars.
• Participates in personal professional goal-setting to foster growth.
• Demonstrates courteous, cooperative behavior to support district mission and a harmonious workplace environment.

Qualifications 📝

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations ✅

• Valid Driver's License.
• Active Minnesota Teaching License.

Continued employment depends on maintaining required licenses and certifications in active status.

Knowledge & Skills 💡

Knowledge

• District policies, procedures, and curriculum standards.
• State and Federal education laws, including Minnesota Department of Education regulations.
• Professional conduct and ethical guidelines for teachers.
• Effective oral communication techniques.
• Computer applications related to teaching.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Skills

• Establishing a positive, disciplined learning environment.
• Managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficient use of personal computers and software.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Collaborating effectively with team members.
• Aligning with district mission and core values.

Physical & Mental Requirements 🚶‍♀️🧠

Mobility to work in a classroom, use equipment, stand for periods, lift up to 20 pounds, read printed and digital materials, and communicate verbally and in writing. Reasonable accommodations can be arranged for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment & Compensation 💼

Work is primarily in a classroom setting with occasional travel throughout the district.

• Hours: 0.667 FTE - 185 days
• Salary Range:
• BA, Step 0: $51,000
• MA, Step 0: $60,228

Position-specific benefits details, union contracts, and handbooks are available HERE.

Join us in making a difference—apply today and become part of the Hopkins community! 🌟