School Profile

Southwest Christian High School

School Overview

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
Southwest Christian High School, Inc. (SWCHS) is located just southwest of the Twin Cities metro area in Chaska, Minnesota. SWCHS is an independent, inter-denominational college preparatory high school with an approximate enrollment of 500 students, grades 9-12. It has been a fast growing school in the region!

Founded in 1996, SWCHS has a tradition of a rigorous academic program and a strong biblical worldview in education, producing graduates who are well-prepared for college and armed with critical thinking skills. Utilizing a discipleship model of education SWCHS seeks to train students to think and act biblically towards the world in their academic, athletic, and artistic achievement.

SWCHS hires staff who care about the spiritual and academic growth of their students, who maintain high academic standards, and who love Christ and live daily by biblical principles. We expect staff to participate in the SWCHS community by not only getting to know their students and fellow staff, but to contribute in co-curricular, whether it is leading a Discipleship Group, being advisor for a student committee, advising a student group or club, or coaching a sport. SWCHS has a fun-loving, close-knit staff and faculty who join together for prayer, devotions, and staff development.

Chaska is a great mix of suburbia and farmland. Nearby communities have been rated as top in the nation for places to live. The Twin Cities offers a plethora of parks, lakes, and year-round outdoor activities. Find out more about SWCHS at www.swchs.org.

School History

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

Southwest Christian High School (SWCHS) is located just southwest of the Twin Cities metro area in Chaska, Minnesota. SWCHS is an independent, inter-denominational college preparatory high school growing in numbers each year with an approximate enrollment of 500+ students, grades 9-12. In January 2019, SWCHS occupied its newly expanded space which will allow the school to grow to a maximum of 500 students. This new space provides additional classrooms, science and technology labs, and a performing arts auditorium, which seats over 750. Founded in 1996, SWCHS has a tradition of a rigorous academic program and a strong biblical worldview in education, producing graduates who are well-prepared for college and armed with critical thinking skills. Utilizing a discipleship model of education, SWCHS seeks to train students to seek, know, live, and proclaim the Truth of Christ in their academic, athletic, and artistic achievements.

Find out more about SWCHS at www.swchs.org.

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Benefits

We have a full benefits package available for eligible full time employees.

Positions Available
  • 1 day ago

    History Teacher

    Southwest Christian High School - CHASKA, MN, United States

    POSITION TITLE: History/Social Studies Teacher REPORTS TO: Principal START DATE: August 2026 STATUS: Full-Time; Exempt TO APPLY: Please apply here POSITION SUMMARY This faculty member will collaborate with the History/Social Studies department to instruct students in World History and Geography in accordance with the academic programs of SWCHS and its curriculum. This individual is tasked with prayerfully guiding students to develop the attitudes, skills, and knowledge necessary ...

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  • 30 days ago

    Director of Enrollment

    Southwest Christian High School - CHASKA, MN, United States

    POSITION TITLE: Director of Enrollment REPORTS TO: Head of School START DATE: March-June 1st, 2026 STATUS: Full-Time; Exempt POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Enrollment oversees the Admissions and Marketing departments. The role is responsible for recruiting, screening, and admitting qualified and mission-appropriate students and families to Southwest Christian High School (SWCHS) into all grades (9-12), according to the annual enrollment goal set by the Head of School. This role is part ...

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  • 1 month, 6 days ago

    ASL Teacher

    Southwest Christian High School - CHASKA, MN, United States

    POSITION TITLE:American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher REPORTS TO:Principal START DATE:August 2026 STATUS: Part-Time; Exempt POSITION SUMMARYSouthwest Christian High School (SWCHS) exists to develop mature disciples of Jesus Christ who seek, know, live, and proclaim the Truth and glorify God through academic, artistic, and athletic excellence. SWCHS provides a caring environment in which every student is known and valued. This teacher will be responsible for instructing students in American ...

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  • 1 month, 10 days ago

    Math Teacher

    Southwest Christian High School - CHASKA, MN, United States

    POSITION TITLE:Math Teacher REPORTS TO:Principal START DATE:August 2026 STATUS: Full-Time; Exempt POSITION SUMMARYThis faculty member will collaborate with the Math department to instruct students in Geometry and Intermediate and/or Algebra II in accordance with the academic programs of SWCHS and its curriculum. This individual is tasked with prayerfully guiding students to develop the attitudes, skills, and knowledge necessary for them to mature as disciples of Jesus Christ who actively ...

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  • 1 month, 11 days ago

    Science Teacher

    Southwest Christian High School - CHASKA, MN, United States

    POSITION TITLE:Science Teacher REPORTS TO:Principal START DATE:August 2026 STATUS: Full-Time; Exempt POSITION SUMMARYThis faculty member will collaborate with the Science department to instruct students in Biology and Chemistry in accordance with the academic programs of SWCHS and its curriculum. This individual is tasked with prayerfully guiding students to develop the attitudes, skills, and knowledge necessary for them to mature as disciples of Jesus Christ who actively seek, know, live, ...

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