Gentry Academy Careers
Thank you for your interest in employment with Gentry Academy! We are currently accepting teaching and coaching applications.
Teaching Positions
All middle school and high school licensed teachers are encouraged to send their resume and cover letter to our Education Director Jennifer Kurth at jennifer.kurth@gentryacademy.org.
Substitute Teachers
Need flexibility in your schedule? Work on the days you are available as a substitute teacher!
- Send your resume to: Jennifer.Kurth@gentryacademy.org
- Visit the PELSB (Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board) website to apply for a substitute license. Proof of your bachelor’s degree, background check, and fingerprints are required.
- When you receive an email with your license file number, apply for the substitute teacher by sending your resume to Jennifer.Kurth@gentryacademy.org, indicating you have applied for the license.
- Once your application is reviewed and accepted by Gentry Academy, you will receive an email with employment forms to complete.
- Pick the days, grade levels, subjects, and locations you want to work at each day!
- Rate of pay: $180/day
If you have questions regarding substitute teaching opportunities, call Jennifer Kurth 651.604.8300
Coaching Positions
For those interested in a coaching position, please send your resume to our Athletic Director Morgan Underwood at Morgan.underwood@gentryacademy.org.
Assistant Director/Dean of Students – Full Time
Gentry Academy, a 5-12 charter school in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, is seeking an Assistant Director/Dean of Students to join our leadership team for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond. The position is full-time.
Gentry Academy is located on the TCO campus in a state-of-the-art building that was newly opened in the spring of 2017. Gentry Academy is designed for students who seek to be high-achieving leaders in life. Students are presented with a powerful opportunity to learn in a traditional classroom setting with small classroom sizes that integrates the core curriculum with a flexible W.I.N. (What I Need) schedule that allows students to focus on their desired disciplines and passions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct classroom observations, provide support for behavior concerns and needs and model proactive strategies to reduce behavior concerns
- Coach and support classroom management programs and strategies
- Assist administrative team in new staff orientation and training
- Coach, encourage, teach and demonstrate research-based practices that fit with the school curriculum, culture, tools, and technology
- Assist the Activities Director; supervise evening activities
- Maintain standards of student behavior in cooperation with appropriate personnel
- Work directly with students who need extra behavioral support and/or discipline
- Verify attendance records; communicates truancy issues with parents and county agencies
- Support the school counselor with admissions
- Work collaboratively with the Leadership Team to assure compliance and progress toward completion of school goals
- Assist administrative team in interviews and recommends selection and assignment of behavioral support staff
- Model the school’s core values and standards for professional conduct and hold others accountable to these same expectations
- Establish a positive environment for achieving educational outcomes
- Other duties as assigned
- Marketing; Social Media, Website updates
Qualifications:
- Must hold a current Minnesota teaching license
- Must hold, or be willing to obtain, a MN Administrative license
- Demonstrated leadership ability and experience (minimum of 3 years)
- Demonstrated ability to use data to support school-wide progress and performance
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk within the school the employee is occasionally required to stand for short periods; the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
At Gentry Academy, we believe students deserve the best opportunities to learn and grow and should enjoy the advantage of being surrounded by high-performing peers who will simultaneously challenge and support them.
Interested candidates should send their resume to Jennifer.Kurth@gentryacademy.org
For more information on Gentry Academy, visit: gentryacademy.org
General Inquiries
All other questions can be directed to Jennifer Kurth via:
- Email: jennifer.kurth@gentryacademy.org
- Phone: 651-604-8300