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What are Graduate Teaching Associates?

Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs) are graduate students, often pursuing a master's or doctoral degree, who assist faculty with teaching responsibilities at colleges or universities. Their duties can include leading discussion sections, grading assignments, holding office hours, and sometimes teaching classes independently. GTAs gain valuable teaching experience while supporting the academic mission of their department. These positions often provide a stipend and tuition assistance as part of a graduate program.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Graduate Teaching Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Teaching Associate, you need a solid academic background in your field, strong organizational skills, and experience or coursework in teaching or pedagogy. Familiarity with learning management systems (such as Canvas or Blackboard) and classroom technology is often required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to engage and motivate students are standout soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are essential to effectively support faculty, facilitate student learning, and maintain a productive educational environment.

What are the typical responsibilities and expectations for a Graduate Teaching Associate during a semester?

Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs) often balance teaching duties with their own graduate studies. Typical responsibilities include leading discussion sections or labs, grading assignments and exams, holding office hours, and sometimes delivering lectures under the guidance of a faculty member. GTAs are also expected to communicate regularly with students and faculty, and contribute to curriculum development when appropriate. Clear time management and effective communication skills are essential for success in this collaborative, academically rigorous environment.
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Middle School STEM Teacher

Spring Lake Park School District 16

Blaine, MN • On-site

$53K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Science / Engineering
Date Posted:
5/1/2026
Location:
Westwood Middle School
About Spring Lake Park Schools:
Hello from Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park in the northwest Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose - "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.
Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a culture where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning that are centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.
About Spring Lake Park Educators
Each teacher at Spring Lake Park Schools designs meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for the future. Our educators create engaging, relevant work grounded in students' interests, strengths, and needs challenging them to think deeply and take an active role in their learning.
Teachers cultivate inclusive, engaging learning environments where each student feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging. The focus is developing strong academic skills and essential career and life competencies such as collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and self-direction.
Our teachers are reflective, collaborative professionals committed to ongoing learning. They embrace a culture of reciprocal feedback, refining their practice and driving continuous improvement and innovation. Above all, they believe that each student deserves meaningful work worthy of their time, talents, and potential.
Our secondary science teachers engage students in inquiry-driven, hands-on science learning that sparks curiosity and builds deep understanding through real-world phenomena and current scientific issues. Students develop transferable skills including critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, communication, and data analysis through challenging, scaffolded tasks and collaborative inquiry. Learning experiences are designed to emphasize anchor phenomena, sensemaking, conceptual modeling, and scientific discourse.
Qualifications/Licensing Requirements:
The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and holds or is eligible for a Minnesota State Licensure in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. Additional demonstrated qualifications include: commitment to the equitable education of all students, creative planning and organizational skills, and highly effective interpersonal skills. Ability to successfully implement the responsibilities of the position overview listed above.
Preferences:
We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with students. Preferred candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning as evidenced by graduate-level work or an earned degree, as well as participation in professional organization conferences or seminars related to the content area. Prefer candidate with experience working with diverse learners.
Salary
Group
Teachers
Position
1.0 FTE Teacher
Rate of Pay
$53,228-$107,781/school year (placement determined based on experience and qualifications)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Sick Leave, 403(b), Life, LTD, FSA
Other
Salary pro-rated based on start date.
How to Apply
Position will remain open until filled.
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx
Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.
For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Tealie Krugerud, Associate Principal, at tkruge@district16.org or (763) 600-5316.
Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

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