Entries by Amy Johnson

Receptionist (Part-Time)

March 28, 2023 in , /by

Type: Part-time position. Starts immediately.

Our Mission: We are driven by our mission to foster hope in God by closing the achievement gap and preparing our students for college and beyond. We are fueled by our love for God and his care for every one of our students which motivates us to get better every day. Join our team of mission-driven brothers and sisters to work hard, do good, and make a difference.

*Very Important: Before applying please read and carefully review our Mission + Vision, our Faith & Life Covenant, and our guiding principles about Cultural Harmony.  All board members, faculty and staff are joining a covenant community in serving here at Hope Academy.

Position Description

The Receptionist is responsible for greeting, taking phone calls, and general clerical tasks at Hope Academy. This position functions as a point of contact for staff, students, parents/guardians, and guests. This position is from 12:30 pm-5:30 pm (25 hours per week) during the school year and pays $16.50 per hour. Starts immediately. 

Job Details

The following reflects essential functions for this position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned:

  1. Manage the main door to the building. Screening guests as they come into the building.
  2. Student, Volunteer, and Guests sign-in and out as applicable.
  3. Receive phone calls and take notes to be given to students.
  4. Other clerical tasks as assigned by the Main Office Manager.

Education & Skills Required

  1. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the mission and work of Hope Academy and a desire to play an integral part in growing the impact of Hope Academy.
  2. High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
  3. Computer skills required. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  4. Willingness to go above and beyond in building relationships with students.
  5. Strong communication and organizational skills.
  6. The ability to work independently and as a team member.

General Faculty Qualifications

  1. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the mission and work of Hope Academy and a desire to play an integral part in growing the impact of Hope Academy.
  2. Ability to effectively work in a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, and economically disadvantaged urban community.



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Questions?



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6th Grade Science/Math Teacher (Full-time)

March 16, 2023 in , , /by

Our Mission: We are driven by our mission to foster hope in God by closing the achievement gap and preparing our students for college and beyond. We are fueled by our love for God and his care for every one of our students which motivates us to get better every day. Join our team of mission-driven brothers and sisters to work hard, do good, and make a difference.

*Very Important: Before applying please read and carefully review our Mission + Vision, our Faith & Life Covenant, and our guiding principles about Cultural Harmony.  All board members, faculty and staff are joining a covenant community in serving here at Hope Academy.

Job Details

Job Details:

6th Grade Math and Science Teaching Position 

  1. 6th Grade is taught as part of the Middle School schedule (as opposed to a self-contained classroom, as in the Lower School).  
  2. 2 sections of math, 2 sections of science, 1 section of study skills/technology.
  3. Full time positions include additional full-time teacher responsibilities besides just teaching the classes.
  4. Salary is based on education and years of classroom teaching experience. 
  5. See the additional General Faculty Qualifications and how “To Apply” below. 

General Faculty Qualifications

  1. Supportive of the school’s mission to foster hope in God within the inner-city neighborhood of Minneapolis by providing youth with an outstanding, Christ-centered education.
  2. Mature Christ-follower with the ability to effectively educate in a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, and economically disadvantaged urban community. 
  3. Desire to equip the children of the city with an academically rigorous, comprehensive, classical Christian education to prepare them to deal with the complex issues of living in this present society. 
  4. Willingness to go above and beyond in building relationships with students. 
  5. Minimum BS or BA in Education preferred. Teaching Licensure preferred, but not required. 



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Questions?



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Athletic & Activities Director – Part to Full-time

March 14, 2023 in , , , , , /by

Our Mission: We are driven by our mission to foster hope in God by closing the achievement gap and preparing our students for college and beyond. We are fueled by our love for God and his care for every one of our students which motivates us to get better every day. Join our team of mission-driven brothers and sisters to work hard, do good, and make a difference.

*Very Important: Before applying please read and carefully review our Mission + Vision, our Faith & Life Covenant, and our guiding principles about Cultural Harmony.  All board members, faculty and staff are joining a covenant community in serving here at Hope Academy.

Job Details

Vision for the Position: As a passionate follower of Jesus, the next person called to lead Hope Academy Athletics will be a contagious storyteller who is able to cast a clear and compelling vision for making athletics at Hope a transformative experience for our athletes, coaches, parents, and the residents of our city. Compelled by a love of learning, he or she will also possess the emotional and cultural intelligence needed to deeply connect with urban teenagers, as well as the tenacity to help our coaches build a thick team experience that leaves a lasting mark on our student athletes for all eternity. 

Position Summary: The Athletic Director will provide vision and lead the school’s athletic programs, activities, and physical education department. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  1. Member of the Upper School Leadership Team. 
  2. Leads and casts vision for Hope Academy athletics and activities. 
  3. Recruits, hires, trains, equips, and evaluates coaches to fulfil the vision for athletics.
  4. Actively measures the success of the vision and holds coaches and teams accountable to that vision. 
  5. Establishes a culture for athletics and activities where young men and women grow spiritually, in character, and in skills, and are excited to participate.  
  6. Looks for ways to develop “student athletes” and desires to partner with the academic side of the school for success. Assist those looking to play sports in college.  
  7. Views communication with staff and parents as a way to build trust and confidence in the program and school, and develops partnerships with parents.  
  8. Prominent role in student leadership development (which will likely include involvement in the House System and the Student Leadership Team).  
  9. Oversees the athletics budget and works with the Assistant Athletic Director to ensure that all logistical aspects of athletics and activities are being followed through. 
  10. Represents Hope Academy, attends trainings, and obtains necessary certifications for participation in the Minnesota State High School League.   
  11. Oversees scheduling of C-Team, Junior Varsity, and Varsity schedules and coordination of home competitions. 
  12. Ensures the youth programs (currently soccer and basketball) align with the vision for athletics. 
  13. Oversees initiatives related to player development (training, camps). 
  14. Responsible for holding students accountable to more serious infractions (suspensions, Academic Probation, and ineligibility that result from those). 
  15. Performs other related duties as assigned.  

Required Skills and Abilities

  1. Excellent managerial and communication skills. 
  2. Ability to create, execute, and implement budgets. 
  3. Ability to plan and implement teaching and coaching assignments. 

Education and Experience

  1. Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in athletic administration or equivalent training and experience preferred. 
  2. At least five years of experience as a physical education instructor and/or athletic coach preferred. 

General Faculty Qualifications

  1. Supportive of the school’s mission to foster hope in God within the inner-city neighborhood of Minneapolis by providing youth with an outstanding, Christ-centered education. 
  2. Ability to effectively educate in a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, and economically under-resourced urban community. 
  3. Desire to equip the children of the city with an academically rigorous, comprehensive, classical Christian education to prepare them to deal with the complex issues of living in this present society. 
  4. Willingness to go above and beyond in building relationships with students. 



Apply Now!

Questions?



[email protected]

Chief Operating Officer (COO)/Integrator – Full-time

March 7, 2023 in , , /by

Our Mission: We are driven by our mission to foster hope in God by closing the achievement gap and preparing our students for college and beyond. We are fueled by our love for God and his care for every one of our students which motivates us to get better every day. Join our team of mission-driven brothers and sisters to work hard, do good, and make a difference.

*Very Important: Before applying please read and carefully review our Mission + Vision, our Faith & Life Covenant, and our guiding principles about Cultural Harmony.  All board members, faculty and staff are joining a covenant community in serving here at Hope Academy.

Job Details

Vision for the Position:

You have the spiritual gift of administration. You’re an expert team builder. You’re not afraid to hold team members accountable for excellence. You live for helping your team accomplish the remarkable. Mediocrity tastes like sand in your mouth. You’re tenacious about polishing the pearl until it shines for the glory of God. It’s music to your ears when your leader says, “Make it so!”  

You’re better than 90% of all other managers in keeping your team focused on the important and non-urgent priorities. You’re brilliant at helping your team say, “No” to good things, in order to say, “Yes” to great things. You’re energized by solving problems. It doesn’t frighten you to be evaluated by what your team actually gets done.  

You are passionate about God’s transformational work through Christ to repair what’s broken, to find what’s lost, to heal what’s sick, and to reconcile what seems irretrievably at odds. Others remark about your cultural intelligence. You embrace cultural harmony, and you’re inclined to lean into the hard conversations necessary in building authentic community. You are driven by a love for the least, the last, and the lost. You boast of the things that show your need of God, and radical dependence on God is your modus operandi. 

Position Description: 

The Chief Operating Officer/Integrator is responsible for bringing clarity, communication, and consistency to Hope Academy. He or she is accountable for executing the business plan, holding the Leadership Team accountable, and is the steady force in the organization. The COO/Integrator will be a filter for the Head of School and integrates the Leadership of the school. This position reports to the Head of School. 

The following reflects essential functions for this position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned: 

  1. Responsible for driving Hope Academy to achieve its objectives including school improvement and expansion plans.
  2. Collaborate with the leadership to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, policies, processes, and staff.
  3. Oversees the Hope Academy Leadership Team. 
  4. Communicates and explains new directives, policies, or procedures to Directors and Managers. 
  5. Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, parents, and students. 
  6. Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which Hope Academy’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated and identify opportunities for improvement. 
  7. Ensures that the EOS is being used optimally throughout the organization. 

Key Skills and Traits

  1. Excitement to see faith integration in all areas of the school.
  2. Demonstratable competency in strategic and business planning. 
  3. High level understanding of all organizational functions such as Operations, Sales and Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, etc. Knowledge of these functions in a school setting is a plus. 
  4. Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. 
  5. Superior managerial and diplomacy skills. 
  6. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  7. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  8. Aptitude in sound decision-making and problem solving.  

Education and Experience

  1. BS/BA in Business Administration or relevant field; MS/MBA preferred. 
  2. Extensive and diversified background with 10+ years of related experience. 

Salary and Benefits

  1. Salary is commensurate with experience. 
  2. Full-time benefits available. 



Apply Now!

Questions?



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