This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
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. Hope Academy serves over 650 students with the objective of reaching 1200 students. 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 & Values as well as 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 Overview: The Teacher in Residency (TIR) is an aspiring educator participating in a structured, hands-on training program designed to develop effective teaching practices under the guidance of an experienced mentor teacher. The residency blends classroom immersion with professional learning, preparing candidates to transition into full-time lead teaching roles.
Job Details
Instructional Support & Classroom Practice
- Co-plan and co-teach lessons in collaboration with a mentor teacher
- Gradually assume responsibility for lesson delivery, classroom management, and assessment
- Plan, deliver and facilitate small group learning
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
- Use data to inform instruction and support student achievement
Professional Learning & Development
- Participate in ongoing professional development sessions, workshops, and seminars
- Engage in reflective practices, including observations and feedback cycles
- Maintain a growth mindset and actively incorporate feedback into teaching practice
Student Engagement & Support
- Build positive relationships with students and foster an inclusive classroom environment
- Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and staff
Collaboration & School Involvement
- Attend staff meetings, team planning sessions, and school events
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff
- Uphold school policies, procedures, and professional standards
Program Benefits
- Mentorship from an experienced, high-performing teacher
- Hands-on teaching experience in a real classroom setting
- Structured coaching and feedback cycles
- Pathway to full-time teaching employment based on satisfactory job performance and open positions for the following school year
- Access to professional development
Required Qualifications
- Enrollment in or completion of a teacher preparation or certification program
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working with children or in educational settings
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.
- Mature Christ-follower with the ability to effectively educate 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
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation ranging from $22-$24 hourly
- Full-benefits package for full-time position only.
