Employment at Minnehaha Academy
 Working at Minnehaha Academy is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Many of our employees prefer to call it a ministry. The Minnehaha community is committed to integrating the Christian faith with academic excellence, and this mission is lived out through our faculty and staff. To actively participate in the education of youth is our privilege and responsibility. We seek the very best faculty to educate our students along with the very best staff to support the faculty, students, parents and alumni of Minnehaha. Minnehaha is dedicated to excellence in all that we do, while striving to remain family-friendly. Minnehaha seeks to maintain a diverse body of students and employees that is a reflection of the community in which we live and work. We take pride in being part of an educational environment committed to the development of the whole child, academically, socially, physically and spiritually.
Open Positions
Minnehaha Academy is seeking candidates to fill the following positions. To apply, locate the on-line application in the right side column of this page and click on the appropriate application to complete and submit online. Follow any additional requirements for application based on the individual job posting. If you have questions, contact the person listed within each job posting.
Faculty
Upper School (9-12)
Middle School (6-8)
Lower School (P-5)
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Staff
North Campus
South Campus
Bloomington Campus
Development
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Administration
North Campus
South Campus
Bloomington Campus
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Extended Day and Summer
Extended Day
Summer
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English Teacher
The Upper School has a full-time opening beginning the 2008/2009 school year:
Qualifications include:
- Previous teaching, with emphasis in English, will likely teach 9th and 11th grade English
- Dedication to students’ learning
- Positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
- Secondary teaching experience preferred
- State Certification preferred
- Ability to relate the Christian faith to learning and life
If interested, apply on-line and send or fax a resume to:
Nancy Johnson, Principal, Upper School
Minnehaha Academy
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Fax: 612-728-7787
johnson-nancy@MinnehahaAcademy.net
Mathematics Teacher
The Upper School has an opening beginning the 2008/2009 school year:
Mathematics: (60 - 80% of full-time)
Qualifications include:
- Secondary teaching experience preferred with emphasis in math; position includes Calculus and Algebra II/Trigonometry (60%)
- Position may include AP Computer Science and thus reach 80% teaching load
- Dedication to students’ learning
- Positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
- State Licensure preferred
- Ability to relate the Christian faith to learning and life
If interested, apply on-line and send a resume to:
Nancy Johnson, Upper School Principal
Minnehaha Academy
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Fax: 612-728-7787
johnson-nancy@MinnehahaAcademy.net
Assistant Football Coach
Minnehaha Academy has a seasonal opening for an assistant football coach beginning the 2008/2009 school year:
Assistant Football Coach:
Qualifications include:
- College playing experience required
- High school or college coaching experience preferred
- Strength Training and Conditioning experience a plus
- Adherence to Coaches Code of Ethics
- CPR Certified and First Aid class
- Ability to incorporate Christian values into coaching
- State Teaching Certification a plus for other teaching opportunities within the school
If interested, apply on-line and send a resume to:
Ken Anderson, Upper School Athletic Director
Minnehaha Academy
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Fax: 612-728-7769
anderson-ken@MinnehahaAcademy.net
Head Girls Swimming and Diving Coach
Job Description:
Responsible for the Metro United girls swimming and diving program, which is a cooperative program consisting of St. Anthony, DeLaSalle, Mounds Park Academy, Minnehaha Academy, and St. Croix Lutheran, including all responsibilities for the varsity, JV, and diving teams.
Head coach will help hire and supervise assistant swim coaches in the program, in addition to overseeing the entire swim program (K-12).
Superintendent Responsible for setting up meets, practices, and supervision of the athletes in the program. Must be able to adjust work schedule for games and practice. Head coach is responsible for care and maintenance of equipment and pool area. Meets regularly with coaches and evaluates goals and progress of swimming program. Assists in coordinating team transportation, communicates with parent group, arranges meet help and scorers, and plans off-season workouts and training programs. In addition, responsible for other duties outlined in the coaches handbook and as assigned.
Preferences:
Employed as an Independent School District #282 teacher. Go to District 282 website to view current vacancies.
Qualifications:
- Valid Minnesota coaching certificate or
- NFICEP Certified or
- Fulfills the following criteria:
- In the judgment of the school board, the person has the knowledge and experience necessary to coach the sport; and
- Can verify completion of six quarter credits, or the equivalent, or 60 clock hours of instruction in first aid and the care and prevention of athletic injuries; and
- Can verify completion of a coaching methods or theory course.
- Must be WSI or Lifeguard certified.
- Ability to organize and supervise a total swimming and diving program.
- Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the swimming.
Employment Dates:
August 11, 2008 – November 15, 2008
Salary:
ISD #282 Schedule “C”
Responsible to:
Troy Urdahl, Director of Activities, St. Anthony – New Brighton Schools
Application to:
St. Anthony-New Brighton School Dist. 282
Susan Bodurtha, Assistant to Superintendent
if e-mail enclosure, MSWord documents only
St. Anthony-New Brighton School District
3303 33rd Ave. NE
St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418
Application Deadline:
Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified candidates will be interviewed until the position is filled.
Inquiries to:
Troy Urdahl, Director of Activities, 612 706-1105 turdahl@stanthony.k12.mn.us
Applications must include:
Resume, references, and
letter of application stating why applicant desires the position; why
applicant feels he/she is qualified for the position; and, what applicant
feels he/she can bring to the position. Only candidates whose files are
complete will be considered.
It is the policy of the School District 282, in the employment of any
personnel, to give equal consideration to all without exclusion or limitation
because of race, color, religion, national origin, handicap age or sex.
AA/EEO Employer
B-Squad Girls’ Volleyball Coach
Minnehaha Academy has the following seasonal coaching opportunity at Upper School beginning the 2008-2009 school year:
B-Squad Girls’ Volleyball Coach
Qualifications include:
- Coaching experience in age appropriate Volleyball
- Adherence to Coaches Code of Ethics
- State Teaching Certification a plus for other teaching opportunities within the school
- Ability to relate the Christian faith to learning and life
- Certified in CPR and First Aid required prior to start of season
If interested, apply on-line and send a resume to:
Ken Anderson, Upper School Athletic Director
Minnehaha Academy
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Fax: 612-728-7769
anderson-ken@MinnehahaAcademy.net
French Teacher
Our Middle School has a part-time (33%) French teacher opening beginning the 2008/2009 school year:
Qualifications include:
- Fluent in French
- Previous middle school teaching experience preferred, with emphasis in French
- Dedication to students’ learning
- Excellent communication skills to interact with students, parents and colleagues
- State Certification preferred
- Ability to relate the Christian faith to learning and life
If interested, apply on-line and send or fax a resume to:
Dean Erickson, Principal – Middle School
Minnehaha Academy
4200 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Fax: 612-728-7777
erickson-dean@MinnehahaAcademy.net
Middle School Coaches
Minnehaha Academy has the following seasonal coaching opportunities for the Fall 2008 season:
- Middle School Boys’ Football Coach
- Middle School Boys’ Soccer Coach
- Middle School Girls’ Soccer Coach
Qualifications include:
- Coaching age appropriate sport in Middle School
- Adherence to Coaches Code of Ethics
- Past coaching experience preferred
- Teaching License a plus for other teaching opportunities within the school
- Ability to relate the Christian faith to learning and life
- Certified in CPR and First Aid (both required prior to coaching)
If interested, apply on-line and send a resume to:
Ron Monson, Middle School Athletic Director
Minnehaha Academy
4200 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Phone: 612-728-7737
Fax: 612-728-7769
monson@MinnehahaAcademy.net
Preschool Aide
Minnehaha Academy has part-time opening for Preschool Aide for the 08-09 school year:
8:15 AM -3:15 PM; Tuesdays & Thursdays; school days only
Qualifications include:
- Passion for working with children
- Prior experience interacting with preschool aged children
- Understands three year old children and their social and emotional needs
- Understands and is able to implement State Preschool Licensing Requirements
- Ability to work as a support with the Preschool Teacher
- Ability to support and implement the mission of the school
If interested, apply on-line and send a resume to:
Charice Deegan, Lower School Principal
Minnehaha Academy
4200 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Fax: 612-728-7777
deegan@MinnehahaAcademy.net
Spanish and French Teacher
The Lower School at our Bloomington Campus has a 60% French teacher opening beginning the 2008-2009 school-year:
French Teacher:
Qualifications include:
- Previous teaching experience with a French emphasis
- Elementary teaching experience preferred
- Dedication to students’ learning
- Positive relationship-building with students, parents and colleagues
- State Licensure preferred
- Ability to relate the Christian faith to learning and life
If interested, apply on-line and send a resume to:
Carey Erkel, Principal – Lower School, Bloomington Campus
Minnehaha Academy
10150 Xerxes Avenue
Bloomington, MN 55431
Fax: 952-806-9858
erkel-carey@MinnehahaAcademy.net
Food Services Aide
Minnehaha Academy – North Campus has an immediate opening for a part-time kitchen aide for the 9- month school year, school days only:
Cafeteria Aide - Salad Bar:
(9:30AM – 2PM, school days only)
Qualifications include:
- Dependable
- Past cafeteria experience preferred
- Multi-task oriented
- Patient, pleasant manner who enjoys children
- Able to assist in general kitchen duties
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds
If interested, apply on-line and send a resume to:
Karen Olson , Food Services Manager
Minnehaha Academy
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Fax: 612-728-7787
olson-karen@MinnehahaAcademy.net
Cook and Team Leader
Minnehaha Academy – South Campus has an immediate opening for a part-time Cook and Team Leader:
Cook & SC Team Leader: (9 – 1:30; Monday – Friday; school days only)
(8:00AM – 2:30PM, Monday – Friday, school days only)
Qualifications include:
- Previous supervisory experience preferred as team leader for food service team at our South Campus
- Strong communication skills to positively interact with team, students and faculty
- Previous kitchen/cooking experience; prior food service certification preferred
- Commitment to high quality food preparation, adhering to all safety and sanitation expectations
- Dependable, punctual
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Able to lift 35-40 pounds
If interested, apply on-line and send a resume to:
Karen Olson , Food Services Manager
Minnehaha Academy
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Phone: 612-728-7739
Fax: 612-728-7787
olson-karen@MinnehahaAcademy.net
Fun-n-Friends / Yellow Lounge Teachers
Minnehaha Academy’s Extended Day Program has part-time openings for the 2008 school year available beginning immediately. Extended Day Program serves children in Preschool through 8th grade. :
Teacher – Extended Day Program:
15 – 20 hours per week from 2:30 – 6PM; Monday-Friday, school year months only, with 6 – 8 hour days available during school breaks
Qualifications include:
- Passion for working and playing with children
- Strong people skills to interact with the children, parents and staff
- Minimum of one year experience working with children in a church, school, daycare or camp setting preferred
- Ability to plan/implement age appropriate activities
- Ability to support and implement the mission of the school
- CPR/First Aid Certification preferred
If interested, apply on-line and send a resume to:
Amy Herr, Director of Fun N Friends and Yellow Lounge
Minnehaha Academy
4200 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Fax: 612-728-7777
herr-amy@MinnehahaAcademy.net
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