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 Christian faith and learning so students grow in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and others.
  

Minnehaha Academy Middle School has an opening for a 55% part-time choir teacher for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year, from November 2026 through June 2027. This teacher will:

• Direct a curricular choir of 6th grade students

• Direct a curricular choir of 7th and 8th grade students

• Direct an extracurricular choir of 6th-8th grade students

• Direct 4 concerts every year

• Potential to work with middle school musicals

• Teach a guided study class

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Music Education or a related field

• Middle School teaching experience preferred

• Strong choral conducting skills and experience

• Ability to integrate the Christian faith within the classroom

• Proficiency with the Apple iPad, Google Workspace, and other technology tools

• Ability to encourage parental involvement in students’ education and provide effective communication with students and parents  

• Strong assessment skills and ability to give feedback and report on student progress

• Ability to establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom 

• Understanding of and experience teaching a wide range of vocal music styles and genres

• Proficiency in musical literacy and adolescent vocal pedagogy

• Ability to adapt music for middle school vocal abilities

• A focus on acquiring professional knowledge and learning of current developments in music education

• Leadership qualities to motivate and inspire students

• Understanding of child development and appropriate classroom management techniques 

Learn more about Minnehaha Academy and apply online by visiting our website at www.minnehahaacademy.net, please also attach your resume to the application.

Questions about the position can be directed to:

Devin Ayers

Middle School Principal

Minnehaha Academy

4200 W. River Pkwy.

Minneapolis, MN  55406

[email protected] 

Fax:  (612) 728-7777

Minnehaha Academy is an EEO/AA employer