Microschool Operator

HOPE Christian Schools•Milwaukee, WI

13d

About The Position

HOPE Christian Schools offer a warm and nurturing community for scholars in grades K4-8. We believe in providing a high-quality education in a safe, supportive environment where teaching and learning are exciting. The unconditional love of Christ, the goal of a college education, and the growth of personal character are infused into everything we do. The Microschool Operator serves as a serving leader responsible for cultivating a Christ-centered learning community that integrates academic excellence, character formation, and faith development. This role requires strong leadership, a coaching mindset, and deep alignment with HOPE’s values and Statement of Faith.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate alignment with the 5 Ls:
Loving – Leads with unconditional love while holding high standards
Learning – Approaches work with humility and a growth mindset
Leading – Pursues full potential and inspires others to do the same
Lasting – Builds sustainable, scalable models
Laughing – Balances urgency with joy and hope
Mission alignment and faith integration
Character formation

Responsibilities

Lead the microschool in alignment with the HOPE mission, vision, values, and Statement of Faith
Model Christian character and faith in daily interactions and decision-making
Foster a culture rooted in love, trust, joy, and high expectations
Build a safe, inclusive environment where students and families feel known and valued
Curate and facilitate student-centered learning that supports academic growth, character formation, and autonomy
Serve as a mentor and guide rather than solely a content deliverer
Monitor student progress and adapt learning experiences to meet individual needs
Celebrate progress, growth, and success
Curate rich learning opportunities through the following;
Inspire curiosity through thought-provoking questions
Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and classroom structures
Provide challenges, processes, and tools to support learning
Promote critical thinking through problem-based activities
Oversee curricular choices
Execute educational decisions in the classroom
Facilitate learning guide collaboration
Choose and execute professional development options
Oversee and guide individual learning through the following:
Monitor and support educational progress
Create personalized plans for learners
Hold students accountable for personal goals
Lead small group instruction and one-on-one tutoring
Document data points to illustrate learners’ growth
Communicate learner progress with parents
Establish grade level/band goals/objectives
Arrange/attend meetings to support individuals
Connect learning to the local community through the following:
Integrate experiences outside the classroom into the learner’s plan and portfolio
Identify experiences in the surrounding community that match learner needs
Meet and engage community members
Be a problem solver and flexible in approach
Be timely in responses and following a designated schedule
Ability to set goals for students and self
Seek and respond constructively to feedback
Engage in continuous personal, professional, and spiritual growth
Cultivate and supervise a vibrant school community through the following:
Lead with beliefs and values rooted in scripture
Design physical spaces that generate excitement and curiosity
Foster a safe community and culture of care
Craft communal habits to facilitate familiarity and friendship in the classroom
Model restorative conversations
Engage parents as active partners in the educational journey
Lead and manage site staff
Manage administrative tasks (e.g., drive recruitment, oversee enrollment, and day-to-day operations)
Build and sustain strong relationships with families, partners, the broader community, and the supporting school
Communicate clearly, consistently, and professionally
Navigate disagreement with humility, respect, and alignment to mission
Contribute positively to a collaborative team culture
Foster meaningful relationships by interacting with students as individuals, updating learner profiles, and reading with students
Demonstrate disciplined thinking, persistence, and pursuit of excellence
Maintain professionalism in communication, planning, and execution
Implement organizational systems, processes, and tools
Manage responsibilities with integrity, organization, and follow-through