Entries by Michaela Maupin

LEGO ROBOTICS

January 14, 2021in , /by

Check out what 270 of our K-12 students have been up to through our partnership with CreateMpls! Catch a glimpse of some cool projects that they’ve been working on from the beginning to end of 2020. We’re excited to see what 2021 will bring!

Thank You Video: Thank you! (facebook.com)

Upcoming Virtual Competitions:

February 21: Our two FIRST Tech Challenge robotics teams (7th-11th grade)
February 27: Our two FIRST LEGO League teams (5th-6th grade)

HopeTECH Instructor and IT Integration Specialist

January 13, 2021in , , /by

Type: Full-Time position for the current 2020-21 school year.

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

Job Details

The HopeTECH Instructor plays a key role in building and delivering strong HopeTECH/HopePATH and programs for the school.  The role has three key aspects:

  • – HopeTECH Instructor will envision, develop and refine curricula, within guidelines, with the HopeTECH director and other’s guidance at Hope Academy.
  • – HopeTECH Instructor will play a primary role in the continuing start-up of HopeTECH at Hope Academy for the school year 2020-2021. This includes maintaining and/or replacing equipment and supplies to enable the curricula, and or changes to the curricula, as agreed with the HopeTECH director.
  • – HopeTECH Instructor will teach and/or oversee teaching of the defined curricula for the classes assigned for each school year.

  • HopeTECH Curriculum Planning/Refinement

    1. Refining Curriculum for applicable programs within the HopeTECH PATH
      1. For 2020-2021 – Middle School Basic Computer Use
      2. For 2020-2021 – Elective classes for the programs that will include: “Technology/Robotics”, “IT/Coding”, with the HopeTECH Director, and other Hope Academy staff.
    2. Curriculum Planning – finding and/or developing the courses and lesson plans for each envisioned program for which teaching responsibility is assigned.

    HopeTECH INSTRUCTOR

    • Should have the ability and flexibility to teach in all of the programs/disciplines offered through HopeTECH:
      1. Ability to teach all of the required and elective courses within the HopeTECH PATH – for 2020-2021 this includes:
        1. Information Technology Basics
        2. Technology/robotics
        3. IT/coding
    1. And, potential future curricula such as:
      1. Technology/3D Printing and Computer Aided Design
      2. IT/web design and development.
    2. Our intent is to team teach to be able to substitute for one another should the occasion arise. And, to develop and share curricula together – relying on expertise in the group but involving and training everyone.
    • Teaching specific classes for the 2020-2021 school year
      1. Middle School Teaching (grades 6-8)
        1. Conducts 1 period of a semester-long class “Introduction to Information Technology at Hope Academy”.
        2. Oversees preparation and teaching by other teachers – also of this “Introduction to Information Technology” course.
      2. High School Teaching (grades 9-12)
        1. Conducts 1 period of semester-long classes in “Robotics”.
        2. conducts 1 period of semester-long elective classes in HopeTECH “IT/Coding”

    Other Full-Time Teacher Responsibilities as required

  • TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION SPECIALIST

    Hope Academy operates on a defined information technology platform. This platform is controlled and managed based on school leadership decision making and is overseen by the Hope Academy Information Technology Director. The current relevant software applications that are part of this platform include:

    • – Microsoft Outlook and Office suites for administration and key applications for writing, presenting, using spreadsheets, amongst others.
    • – Microsoft TEAMs for school/class operation, collaboration, online meeting.
    • – PowerSchool for school, class, student administration.

    In the area of Technology Integration, this person is expected to have/develop deep knowledge in the relevant parts of the Hope Academy IT platform as defined above, but subject to change over time. Then, to work with the HopeTECH Director, IT Director and Elementary Technology Integration Specialist to develop an approach to teach, help and improve teacher’s ability to use Hope Academy applications. We expect the following types of approaches, along with others, will be used to conduct this learning and improving activities:

    1. Individual Meetings with Teachers – meets with teachers on-request to assist with technology skills development and application of technology tools in the classroom.
    2. In-Class Participation – classes can be led or co-led by this person. In addition, this person is available to observe classes and make suggestions for how to enhance the integration of technology into the class.
    3. Technology Planning Committee –plays a key role in the technology planning committee. The goal of the committee is to continue envisioning the best use of technology at Hope.
    4. Professional Development Planning – plays a key role looking for and investigating technology-related professional development opportunities for staff and teachers and leading technology related professional development sessions.
    5. Research and Application – spends time being a “user of technology”, putting into practice the concepts that teachers could be applying in the classroom. Builds a network with other educators in order to share best practices and gain new insights which could be applied at Hope.  Puts technology “on display” in various ways throughout the school.

General Qualifications

  1. Able to commit to 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 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. Experience in using technology (5+ Years) – e.g., Information Technology applications as listed above: robotics, coding, advanced manufacturing, CAD/Technology Design, Engineering, 3D Printing, etc.
  6. BA in Education or BS in Technology/Engineering or Comparable Work Experience preferred.
  7. Two or more years of teaching experience in a technology related area is a plus but not required.
  8. Experience as a Technology Integration Specialist (or equivalent) is also a plus but not required.
  9. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others to achieve measurable goals is important.



Apply Now!

Questions?



HR@hopeschool.org

Pandemic-EBT Benefits for Families

December 23, 2020in , /by

Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may be eligible for Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) to purchase food for days they are not in the school building. To be considered, households must submit an application for free or reduced-price meals for the 2020-21 school year or be approved for Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) […]

K-2 Title Teacher (Part-Time)

December 7, 2020in , /by

Type: Part-Time position for the current 2020-21 school year.

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

Job Details

  • – Part-time position (approximately 18 hours per week).
  • – Position focuses on providing reading and math intervention for students in grades K-2. 
  • – Position involves pull out services in small groups of 2-5 students. 
  • – Position is funded through the Minneapolis Public Schools. 

General Faculty Qualifications

  • – 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.
  • – Ability to effectively work in a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, and economically disadvantaged urban community.
  • – 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. 
  • – Willingness to go above and beyond in building relationships with students. 
  • – Minimum BS or BA in Education with licensure that includes K-2. 



Apply Now!

Questions?



HR@hopeschool.org

COVID-19 INFORMATION

November 20, 2020in , /by

When do I need to contact Hope Academy about COVID symptoms or exposure?
Reach out to our COVID Coordinator ASAP if in the past 14 days you have

  1. Had close contact with someone testing positive to COVID-19
  2. Tested positive yourself for COVID-19
  3. Someone in your household is exhibiting COVID-related symptoms. (See below for list of common symptoms).

This aids us in providing support to your family promptly, and in keeping the other members of our community safe. MDH recommends that you/your family members be tested in these situations.

 

How do I contact the COVID Coordinator?
Our COVID Coordinator, Nathanael Smith, can be contacted by phone (612.540.2820) or email (covidcoordinator@hopeschool.org).

 

What options are available for testing?
Here are both in-person and delivered testing options for your family, regardless of insurance:

Read more…

NEW SECURLY PARENT ACCOUNT!

November 20, 2020in , /by

Hope Academy has created your parent account on the SecurlyHome app! You will now receive your child’s weekly online activity report via email. Want a real time view of this activity? Download the Free SecurlyHome app. Instructions were emailed to you, so check your inbox! (This email came from noreply@securly.com so make sure to check […]

Full-Time Building Substitute Teacher

October 6, 2020in , , , /by

Type: Full-Time 

Position is for the 2020-2021 school year.

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

Job Details

Position: 

  • ·         Willing to teach/work in multiple setting around the school, wherever needed, such as a Classroom Teacher, Classroom Aide, Receptionist, etc.

    ·         Responsible for instructing students using Hope’s curriculum with guidance from classroom teacher.

    ·         “Shepherd” students, leading to healthy spiritual formation.

    ·         Relate well and communicate effectively with school staff.

    ·         Work every day that students are in the building.

General Faculty Qualifications

 

  • ·         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.

    ·         Ability to effectively education in a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, and economically disadvantaged urban community. 

    ·        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.

    ·         Willingness to go above and beyond in the building relationships with students.

  • ·         Minimum BS or BA in Education preferred.

Compensation

  •        ·         Guaranteed Long Call Substitute Teacher rate of $175 per school day.
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Apply Now!

Questions?



HR@hopeschool.org

BORROWED DEVICE EXPECTATIONS

September 10, 2020in , /by

By issuing students of the same grade the same type of device (Laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads), we hope to make technology access and learning opportunities equitable. All students have the same tools aligned with teaching and designed to best support their learning. Please remember that using the borrowed device is a privilege and not a right. You and your student are responsible for the borrowed device until you return it at the end of the year. Click here to read the Borrowed Device handbook.