Job Description

About PPL

Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every person. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive.

This position is responsible for planning and developing course outlines, presenting the course material to students, and evaluating the students’ progress. This person should also facilitate a positive learning environment, participate as a member of the school team, build, and support the school mission and strive to maintain communication links with other agency programs and staff.

✅ What You’ll Do

• Identify, acquire, or create appropriate learning resources and develop lesson plans.
• Teach classes as designated individually or as part of a team.
• Vary learning materials and presentation to fit needs of students.
• Develop communication with students and parents.
• Participate in team effectiveness and registration process.
• Adhere and enforce school’s standards of behavior on a consistent basis.
• Develop and implement appropriate structure, policies, and procedures.
• Establish and implement appropriate social/extra curricula activities.

✅ What You Bring

Education/ Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in secondary education or equivalent
• State of Minnesota Teaching License in secondary mathematics required.
• Training and experience in alternative school setting preferred
• Training and experience in behavior modification techniques and class management preferred
• Training and experience with computers preferred
• Experience working with diverse at-risk youth population
• Training and experience in team teaching
• Training and experience in assessments and testing
• Training and experience with school-to career programs preferred
• Proficient in a second language (other than English) preferred

Why You’ll Love Working at PPL

✅Competitive & Supportive Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Employer‑Paid Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• HSA or FSA Options
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Salary: $45,000-$55,000, DOQ

⚖️ Work‑Life Balance & Perks

• Stable schedule with meaningful, mission‑driven work
• Work that directly supports housing stability and community well‑being

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.