Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and 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 Lower School Dean of Students Full-time, 11-months (August - June) This position exists to create and maintain a positive and productive culture and environment where all Preschool &#8211; 5th grade Lower School students thrive. The focus of this position is on student growth in the areas of social-emotional, relational, behavioral, and spiritual development. Skills, Disposition, and Aptitudes * Ability to integrate Biblical principles, Scripture, and prayer into the daily work * Ability to handle confidential student information * Strong collaboration skills, ability to work effectively with teachers to support student needs * Calm and steady presence, ability to enter into and diffuse student situations, ability to help regulate students to re-engage in classroom activities * Ability to deliver firm, yet loving, messages to students and families * Ability to engage positively in challenging conversations with families, ability to establish strong and productive partnerships * Ability to implement proactive strategies that support student growth and success in the classroom * Flexible and adaptable to respond to immediate needs * Dependable and reliable Areas of Responsibility Student Life * Shape and oversee Lower School student culture, Minnehaha student expectations* and accountability * Collaborate with the Counselor and Principal to deliver monthly Lower School Redhawk Rallies * Collaborate with the Principal, Director of Faith Formation, and others to create and offer student leadership opportunities, service opportunities, morning announcements, and special events * Collaborate with the Principal and others to identify areas of need for professional development, training, and resource management * Participate in the Admissions process and mid-year transfer family onboarding * Serve on multiple Lower School teams, including the Student Support Team, Crisis Management Team, and Team Leaders * Greet students as they enter at the beginning of the day Student Discipline * Handle daily Preschool-5th grade discipline matters with a Biblical restorative approach, including family communication and partnership * Collaborate with teachers regarding classroom management plans and implementation * Create, communicate, and implement behavior plans for students as needed * Make recommendations to the Lower School Principal for suspensions and expulsions School Policies * Annually review policies and student handbook, ensure ongoing fidelity to school policies and protocols * Provide onboarding and training for new faculty regarding school policies and protocols Lower School Operations * Create Master schedule * Coordinate report card process * Coordinate and communicate ongoing calendar / schedule * Manage the carline process at dismissal to promote efficiency and ensure student safety Qualifications * Minimum 3 years teaching experience * Minimum 2 years school leadership experience * Preferred minimum 2 years administrative experience * RACERS Student Expectations: Respect: Showing care for God, others, property, and myself Attitude: Choosing the way I think or feel towards work and others Cooperation: Working together to create community Effort: Trying my best in all things Responsibility: Using what I know to make good choices Self-control: Managing my actions and words Learn more about Minnehaha Academy and apply on-line by visiting our website at www.minnehahaacademy.net<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.minnehahaacademy.net%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C0962279573c748f84d0a08db271fd294%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638146789852836914%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3QK%2FcxCWCsDYy8wnC8lfjG%2Fuo%2B4qHONcEIxdTFYeWgI%3D&reserved=0>, please also attach your resume to the application. Minnehaha Academy is an EEO/AA employer.