Why work at Arcadia?
Arcadia is a small, welcoming, progressive, project-focused charter school, serving grades 6-12. We’re looking for professionals who can creatively engage students in the rewarding challenges of understanding the world around them. Arcadia is 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities in Northfield, MN, the winner of a variety of ‘best small town’ awards, with two excellent colleges and a community that embraces quality education. We value authentically student-centered education, and we may be the right place for you.
Open Positions
STEM (Physical Sciences and Mathematics) Teacher and Student Advisor, Grades 6-12, 1.0 FTE – Arcadia Charter School
Arcadia Charter School, a progressive, project-based charter school serving grades 6-12, located in Northfield, MN, is seeking a STEM (physical sciences and mathematics) teacher and student advisor for the 2026-2027 school year. Our mission is “to prepare our students to transition intellectually, emotionally, and ethically to higher education, future employment, and engaged citizenship.” We pride ourselves on creating meaningful educational experiences with our students in an inclusive, supportive community of learners.
The teaching role includes:
one year-long section of chemistry or physics (alternate years)
one year-long section of physical science
one additional section of science (STEM-related elective or earth and space science) each quarter
two year-long sections of mathematics
support for students’ science, engineering, or math-related project work
The advisor role includes:
project planning, logistics, assignment preparation and execution, in collaboration with an advisor team
evaluations and assessments of daily work, project products, and presentations
preparation for and evaluation of quarterly reflection papers and goal-setting work
regular communication with families
planning with support staff
IEP meetings
coordinating with special education teachers about students’ needs and accommodations/modifications
Qualified candidates will either possess or be working toward a Minnesota teaching license in a secondary science area (e.g. physics, chemistry) with a mathematics background or 5-12 Mathematics with a science background; a desire to teach physical science, including chemistry and physics, and mathematics is necessary. Experience with project-based learning and Developmental Designs would be ideal, but training in these areas will be provided.
To apply for this position, download the employment application from our website: https://arcadiacharterschool.org/employment and email it along with a cover letter, résumé, and three references, to lstelter@arcadiacharterschool.org. Materials can also be mailed to the school: Attn: Laura Stelter, Arcadia Charter School 1719 Cannon Road Northfield, MN 55057.
Humanities (Social Studies and English) Teacher and Student Advisor, Grades 6-12, 1.0 FTE – Arcadia Charter School
Arcadia Charter School, a progressive, project-based charter school serving grades 6-12, located in Northfield, MN, is seeking a Humanities (social studies and English) teacher and student advisor for the 2026-2027 school year. Our mission is “to prepare our students to transition intellectually, emotionally, and ethically to higher education, future employment, and engaged citizenship.” We pride ourselves on creating meaningful educational experiences with our students in an inclusive, supportive community of learners.
The teaching role includes:
Two, year-long sections of social studies (history or geography)
Two, year-long sections of English
One, quarter-long section of social studies, English elective, or Project Work Time each quarter
The advisor role includes:
project planning, logistics, assignment preparation and execution, in collaboration with an advisor team
evaluations and assessments of daily work, project products, and presentations
preparation for and evaluation of quarterly reflection papers and goal-setting work
regular communication with families
planning with support staff
IEP meetings
coordinating with special education teachers about students’ needs and accommodations/modifications
Qualified candidates will either possess or be working toward a Minnesota teaching license in social studies or English language arts with the ability to add the other licensure area. A desire to teach humanities-based courses is necessary. Experience with project-based learning and Developmental Designs would be ideal, but training in these areas will be provided.
To apply for this position, download the employment application from our website: https://arcadiacharterschool.org/employment and email it along with a cover letter, résumé, and three references, to lstelter@arcadiacharterschool.org. Materials can also be mailed to the school: Attn: Laura Stelter, Arcadia Charter School 1719 Cannon Road Northfield, MN 55057.
