Job Description
Minnehaha Academy is a 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. The Upper School has a full-time Science position open beginning in the 2026 - 2027 academic year. Ability to teach either Biology, Physics, or Computer Science is preferable. Purpose of Role: Subject teachers are responsible for maximizing the academic progress of the students they teach, working with colleagues to participate fully in the development of the department. Subject teachers promote a positive, purposeful, and professional working atmosphere that encourages cooperation and challenge, whilst valuing the contribution that individuals make to the success of the department. Duties and Responsibilities: Encourage high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in student progress; Contribute to the effective and efficient running of the school; Promote a rich Christian school culture which is positive, purposeful and professional; Support and motivate students, teachers, and other school employees; Encourage consultation, review and improvement of Teaching and Learning. Responsibilities Plan and prepare well-structured, clearly presented lessons appropriate to the abilities of all students and the syllabus being taught; Ensure that the classroom is a stimulating environment that facilitates deep and creative learning; Generate enthusiasm for the subject being taught and inspire all students to work to their potential; Liaise with the Science Department Chair and Director of Academic Support where a student may have special educational needs and with the advisor if a student is experiencing pastoral difficulties;