Minnehaha Academy

Minnehaha Academy is a Christian day school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving students from preschool through grade 12. Enrollment sits in the 700–1,000 range — large enough to support broad academic offerings, small enough that faculty build real relationships across grade levels. The Twin Cities location puts staff in one of the Midwest's most affordable and culturally active metro areas.

Faith and academics are not treated as separate tracks here. Teachers are expected to bring a Christian perspective into daily instruction, not just to chapel or advisory. That expectation shapes hiring, and candidates who share that orientation tend to find the culture cohesive rather than divided. The school describes its mission as helping students "grow in wisdom, stature and in favor with God and others" — language that signals what the community values on a daily basis.

The academic program is college preparatory and runs PreK through 12. Language courses include French, Latin, and Spanish. A PreK–12 structure means faculty can collaborate across divisions and watch students develop over many years — a feature that day school teachers often find more rewarding than a single-division assignment.

On the financial side, the school reported net assets of roughly $83.7 million and annual revenue near $26 million in 2024. That balance sheet is solid for a Minneapolis independent school and suggests stable employment conditions. Published salary data is limited, but candidates should ask about benefits, professional development funding, and tuition remission during the interview process.

Day school teaching positions open across disciplines each spring, along with administrative and support staff roles. Minneapolis offers lower housing costs than coastal markets, which stretches compensation further for most hires.