Lower School Kindergarten Teacher

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 40000 - 70000

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Minnehaha Academy is a PreK 12 Christian school and a 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.

Minnehaha Academy has an opening for a full-time Kindergarten Teacher in the Lower School for the 2025-2026 school-year from November 2025 through June 2026. This educator will join a collaborative faculty team committed to faith-integrated academic social and emotional development through structured play differentiated instruction and family engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Planning and Delivery

Design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that integrate literacy numeracy science and social-emotional learning.
Use differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
Incorporate play-based and inquiry-based learning to foster curiosity and creativity.
Integrate technology and multimedia tools to enhance engagement and accessibility.

Classroom Environment and Management

Create a safe inclusive and nurturing classroom culture that supports positive behavior and emotional regulation.
Establish clear routines and expectations to promote independence and self-management.
Use restorative practices and positive reinforcement to guide behavior and resolve conflicts.

Assessment

Conduct ongoing formative and summative assessments to monitor student growth and adjust instruction.
Maintain accurate records of student performance attendance and behavior.
Use data to inform instruction and collaborate with support staff (e.g. interventionists counselor).

Christian Faith Formation

Model and nurture Christian values such as kindness forgiveness gratitude and respect in daily interactions.
Lead age-appropriate devotions prayer and worship activities that invite children into a relationship with God.
Integrate Biblical scripture into curriculum and classroom discussions.
Create a classroom culture of grace and restoration helping children understand reconciliation and community through a Christ-centered lens.

Family and Community Engagement

Communicate regularly with families through newsletters conferences and digital platforms.
Partner with parents and caregivers to support learning at home and address developmental concerns in a timely manner.
Participate in school-wide and community events to build strong school-family relationships.

Professional Development

Collaborate with grade-level teams and specialists to align curriculum and share best practices.
Participate in professional development focused on on instructional practices curriculum implementation and faith integration.
Stay current with educational research and policy changes including state standards and licensing requirements.

Compliance and Administrative Duties

Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations including FERPA IDEA and child safety protocols.
Prepare and submit required documentation such as assessment data and referrals.
Support school initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Previous teaching experience in an elementary setting
Experience with Singapore math preferredand/or experience with Building Thinking Classrooms practices in mathematics
Experience with the Science of Reading / explicit phonics instruction; experience with Reading & Writing Workshop preferred
Demonstrates ability to engage learners and deliver rigorous curriculum across multiple content areas (Literacy Math Science Social Studies)
Demonstrated proficiency in assessment practices and using student data to inform and differentiate instruction set goals monitor progress and differentiate instruction accordingly including neurodiverse learners
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with students colleagues and families
Experience working with diverse student populations (e.g. culturally socio-economically neurologically) and implementing equitable teaching practices.
Minnesota K-6 or 1-6 teaching license or commensurate license from another state
Ability to integrate the Christian faith into all aspects of the classroom

The salary for this position will follow our faculty pay scale and will fall within the range of $40000 - $70000 depending on education level and experience.

You can learn more about Minnehaha Academy and apply online by visiting our website at. Please also send a resume transcript and/or teaching license.

Minnehaha Academy is an EEO/AA employer

Minnehaha Academy is a PreK 12 Christian school and a 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. Minnehaha Academy has an opening for a full-time Kindergarten Teacher in the...