Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Our mission is to provide a high-quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning.
Full-time, 11-months (August – June)
This position exists to create and maintain a positive and productive culture and environment where all Preschool – 5th grade Lower School students thrive. The focus of this position is on student growth in the areas of social-emotional, relational, behavioral, and spiritual development.
Skills, Disposition, and Aptitudes
- Ability to integrate Biblical principles, Scripture, and prayer into the daily work
- Ability to handle confidential student information
- Strong collaboration skills, ability to work effectively with teachers to support student needs
- Calm and steady presence, ability to enter into and diffuse student situations, ability to help regulate students to re-engage in classroom activities
- Ability to deliver firm, yet loving, messages to students and families
- Ability to engage positively in challenging conversations with families, ability to establish strong and productive partnerships
- Ability to implement proactive strategies that support student growth and success in the classroom
- Flexible and adaptable to respond to immediate needs
- Dependable and reliable
Areas of Responsibility
Student Life
- Shape and oversee Lower School student culture, Minnehaha student expectations* and accountability
- Collaborate with the Counselor and Principal to deliver monthly Lower School Redhawk Rallies
- Collaborate with the Principal, Director of Faith Formation, and others to create and offer student leadership opportunities, service opportunities, morning announcements, and special events
- Collaborate with the Principal and others to identify areas of need for professional development, training, and resource management
- Participate in the Admissions process and mid-year transfer family onboarding
- Serve on multiple Lower School teams, including the Student Support Team, Crisis Management Team, and Team Leaders
- Greet students as they enter at the beginning of the day
Student Discipline
- Handle daily Preschool-5th grade discipline matters with a Biblical restorative approach, including family communication and partnership
- Collaborate with teachers regarding classroom management plans and implementation
- Create, communicate, and implement behavior plans for students as needed
- Make recommendations to the Lower School Principal for suspensions and expulsions
School Policies
- Annually review policies and student handbook, ensure ongoing fidelity to school policies and protocols
- Provide onboarding and training for new faculty regarding school policies and protocols
Lower School Operations
- Create Master schedule
- Coordinate report card process
- Coordinate and communicate ongoing calendar / schedule
- Manage the carline process at dismissal to promote efficiency and ensure student safety
* RACERS Student Expectations:
Respect: Showing care for God, others, property, and myself
Attitude: Choosing the way I think or feel towards work and others
Cooperation: Working together to create community
Effort: Trying my best in all things
Responsibility: Using what I know to make good choices
Self-control: Managing my actions and words