Employment Opportunities
Employment with Circle of Life Academy
We are dedicated to our mission of providing our students and community with a high-quality education while being immersed in Anishinabe Mino-Bimaadiziwin. As part of that mission, we qualified staff members who want to contribute to our work. From teachers and food service staff to maintenance and administration staff, we come together as a school community to educate and prepare our students for a successful future. In appreciation of the staff members who make this mission possible, we strive to provide support, growth, and professional development opportunities that add value to both their lives and the lives of our students.
We encourage you to consider applying for any of our open positions listed below.
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Current Opportunities
Open: 06-08-2026
Location: W.E. Circle of Life Academy
Circle of Life Academy is currently seeking a qualified applicant that will serve as a culturally responsive leader who fosters a safe, supportive, and academically rigorous environment rooted in Anishinaabe values and Circle of Life Academy's mission. This position oversees student behavior systems, restorative practices, attendance, and family engagement while ensuring alignment with culturally responsive practices and tribal education sovereignty.
Open: 06-08-2026
Location: W.E. Circle of Life Academy
Circle of Life Academy is currently seeking a qualified applicant for a High School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher will deliver rigorous, culturally responsive instruction aligned with the Minnesota K–12 Academic Standards in English Language Arts (2010/2023). The teacher will foster literacy skills—reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language—that prepare students for college, career, and civic life while honoring Indigenous knowledge systems and community perspectives.
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Open: 05-29-2026
Location: W.E. Circle of Life Academy
Circle of Life Academy is seeking a qualified candidate to be responsible for instructing students in assigned subject area to ensure the Mission of the Circle of Life Academy School is met. The primary role of this teacher is to provide students with engaging, relevant curriculum, a rich learning environment, and a variety of supports to promote academic success.
Open: 02-21-2025
Location: W.E. Circle of Life Academy
Circle of Life Academy is seeking a qualified candidate to be responsible for instructing students in assigned subject area to ensure the Mission of the Circle of Life Academy School is met. The primary role of this teacher is to provide students with engaging, relevant curriculum, a rich learning environment, and a variety of supports to promote academic success.
Open: 02-21-2025
Location: W.E. Circle of Life Academy
Circle of Life Academy is seeking a qualified candidate to be responsible for instructing students in assigned subject area to ensure the Mission of the Circle of Life Academy School is met. The primary role of this teacher is to provide students with engaging, relevant curriculum, a rich learning environment, and a variety of supports to promote academic success.
Open: 07-31-2026
Location: W.E. Circle of Life Academy
Circle of Life Academy is currently seeking a qualified applicant who is a Licensed Special Education Teacher to develop and provide specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students. Identifies and prioritizes areas of the general education curriculum & accommodation for students needing specialized instruction.
Open: 08-14-2026
Location: W.E. Circle of Life Academy
Circle of Life Academy is currently seeking a qualified applicant who will be responsible for assisting students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. Paraprofessionals generally work in an inclusionary setting (i.e. least restrictive environment). The special education paraprofessionals assist the teacher in general daily classroom activities, helps special needs students and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities and striving to promote dignity in all relationships. Assist licensed staff in the delivery of comprehensive education services to students.
Open: 08-14-2026
Location: W.E. Circle of Life Academy
This position is responsible for assisting the Food Service Manager with the preparation of student meals, daily kitchen duties and service of food to students in order to provide nutritional meals that meet all State and Federal Breakfast and Lunch Program Guidelines.
Application Information
Send applications to:
Circle of Life Academy
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 447
White Earth, MN 56591