Maranatha Christian Academy is redefining what school is and can be. We are ready to occupy a space in education where curiosity is applauded, discovery is championed, and influencers are shaped. Our focus is not on what is immediately in front of us, but rather on the vision God has challenged us to pursue for our future.
You see, we are chasing after something more worthwhile than the sea of sameness found in education today—possibility, discovery, and being the people/place that ultimately changes our students for the better. In doing so, we are seeking teachers to join our innovative, forward-thinking, and creative community all based in a biblical worldview.
If this sounds like a distinctively fresh, particularly intentional approach, then consider joining our team. Thank you for your interest in developing the future leaders of tomorrow.
In His Service,
Deb Larson Head of School
Make a Difference. Change a Life.
Maranatha Christian Academy is truly a place unlike any other. Here, we embrace innovation, ideation, and imagination. Maranatha has been and will continue to challenge the status quo in the education space as we know it. What we have come to find out is people are hungry for this new approach to educating their children, resulting in an ever-increasing enrollment. We also have learned our staff is equally as hungry to create the next generation of world-changers.
Are you interested in working at our highly innovative Christian school? Please view the criteria and follow the link in each job description to apply for our current positions. If there are no current positions, let us know you’re interested in being a changemaker by filling out a general employment application. We're always looking for qualified professionals to join our team!
Is it work? Or fulfilling your calling?
Our staff, or better yet, our family, is a unique bunch. Yes, they are extremely qualified and masters of their craft, but they all possess special qualities—a true love for learning, fervent faith, tenacity, and most of all, a confidence God has called them to Maranatha. As a school, however, we do not simply rely on what our staff members bring, but we cultivate their talents and broaden their skill set with robust continual professional development programs.
Support. Opportunities. Growth.
One thing research tells us about teaching is that it’s highly complex and isolating at times. We are changing this narrative at Maranatha. We provide our staff members with numerous opportunities for growth, community, and development, while offering the support needed to become all that God has called them to be.
Characteristics of Professional Excellence
The following characteristics are used in hiring, professional development, and evaluation of all staff at Maranatha Christian Academy.
Spiritual Characteristics
Authentic Christ-followers who are spirit-led and consistently pursuing biblical truth and spiritual growth
Accomplished learners who are intelligent, wise, discerning, and ever mindful of the Christian biblical worldview
Believers possessing self-awareness and integrity are willing to serve as role models to students seeking to live a life of faith, love, and truth in the world.
In agreement with and abiding by Maranatha’s Statement of Faith
Professional Characteristics
Passionate and enthusiastic about Christian education; their academic discipline, professional expertise, and personal scholarship; and the Maranatha community as a whole
Intentional about their quest for excellence and continuous improvement in all things and supportive of high, standards of performance appropriate to the roles of peers, coaches, staff, administrators, and students
Highly responsive to students and parents to promote the individual growth and healthy development of our students' physical, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and relational beings per God’s word.
Adaptable and flexible about teaching and instructional methods, including the use of technology and strategic approaches to the preparation of students for assessment.
Demonstrating continual growth in cultural competencies and empathy towards students and families
Personal Characteristics
Hopeful, optimistic, and kind in their relationships and interactions with peers, colleagues, students, and families
Supportive, nurturing, mentoring, consistent, and compassionate mindset with respect to their professional and student relationships
Effective and clear communicators as well as active listeners
Servant leaders in heart and attitude
F.I.R.S.T. Program
F.I.R.S.T. stands for Forum for Inducting, Retaining, and Supporting Teachers. This program is Maranatha’s state and regionally recognized onboarding, mentoring, and support program for instructional staff in their first three years at MCA.
Innovation Incubators
Innovation. Change. Progress. All words that are used more and more frequently in every industry. At Maranatha Christian Academy, we have identified the need to develop a new, innovative approach to education to remain a leader in the field. In doing so, we realize that it is imperative to provide our teachers with the tools to teach in ways that maybe have not been considered in the past. Innovation Incubators are comprehensive design thinking cohorts where teachers learn changemaker processes (problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and more) that transfer immediately into the classroom.
Mini-Grant Program
Forward thinking, collaboration, and creativity are showcased in our mini-grant program. Staff members are encouraged to apply for mini-grants ranging from $$500–$$1,500 to innovate in their classrooms while providing additional compensation.
Awards of Excellence
Awards of Excellence recognizes teachers in categories such as education excellence, leadership, and innovation in the classroom based on peer nominations. Recipients receive bonus checks of $$1,000 at an end-of-the-year luncheon.
Compensation and Benefits
Maranatha offers a competitive salary and benefits structure including annual salary increases. Instructional staff also receive a salary increase upon completion of postgraduate work.
Depending on position, benefits may include:
Health Care and Dental Insurance
Retirement, Personal Time Off (PTO)
Life Insurance and AD&D
MCA Tuition Discount
The MCA Teaching Experience
We believe we have the best teachers! Teachers are crucial to delivering an excellent education, which is why we prioritize professional development and teacher support. Hear directly from our teachers on what it's like teaching at MCA and how they feel valued by both the administration and families in our community.
We're Growing! View Our Open Positions.
Other Positions
If you are interested in joining our team and there are no open positions, let us know you're interested in being a changemaker by filling out a general employment application. We're always looking for qualified professionals to join our team!
Paraprofessionals
Maranatha Christian Academy is hiring a full-time paraprofessional. Duties for Paraprofessionals include the ability to work constructively with students, provide innovative and creative play, and the ability to resolve conflict. This position transitions and supervises students from the classroom to the playground and monitors students afterschool.
Summary
To prayerfully support the program by assisting the supervisor(s) in coordinating daily activities, materials, and programming in lower school’s auxiliary programming.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Teach and lead programs as directed by assistant principal
Sign students into and out of X-tended Day (after school program) per school policy
Manage student behaviors at all times
Prepare daily activities and materials
Understand various health care procedures according to student needs.
Bi-annually renew CPR & First Aid training
Annually renew blood borne pathogen and harassment training
As determined by administration, view or attend other miscellaneous training
Be aware and provide a safe environment for all students
Mentor students and provide conflict resolution teaching and resolution
Follow MCA’s Discipline Policies and Procedures, disciplining in love
Provide general student supervision and direction
Allow student creativity in a controlled environment
Cooperate with administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school
Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
Maintain a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and in agreement with school philosophy
Contribute to the general improvement of the program.
Desired qualifications include experience working with students, social/emotional aptitude, and good communication skills.
Maranatha Christian Academy is an influential school of collaborators, innovators, and explorers grounded in Christian faith, and empowering co-creators of tomorrow. The coach is expected to be a dedicated and enthusiastic FTC Coach and Mentor to guide our team of students through the FTC season. The coach will play a vital role in fostering a positive learning environment where students can develop valuable STEM skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
This is a stipend position.
Some of the many benefits of coaching in the MCA Robotics program include:
The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students.
Witness firsthand the excitement and innovation of students in STEM fields.
Work with a dedicated team of mentors and parents.
Be part of a rewarding and fun learning environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
High school team practices are usually twice per week in the evenings (6:00 pm – 8:30 pm) and Saturday morning (9:00 am – 12:00 Noon). The season begins in September. It runs through February for the MN State Championship and could extend through April if teams advance to the FIRST World Championship.
Lead and mentor a team of students in the design, construction, and programming of an FTC robot.
Assist the students with understanding the FTC game challenge and developing a competitive strategy.
Guide students in robot construction.
Teach students basic programming concepts and how to program robots using FTC-approved software.
Promote teamwork, communication, and “Gracious Professionalism” among students.
Oversee team safety during robot construction and competition.
Manage team meetings, schedules, and resources.
Collaborate with other mentors, parents, and volunteers to support the team(s).
Attending FTC workshops and training sessions, as needed.
Volunteer as a judge or referee at MN High Tech Kids FTC events (optional).
Qualifications
Passion for STEM education and inspiring young people.
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Some technical and/or coding skills desired, but not required.
Ability to motivate and encourage students.
Prior experience with FTC or robotics is a plus, but not required.
Willingness to learn and stay updated on FTC rules and regulations.
Commitment to a positive and inclusive team environment.
Maranatha has experienced enrollment growth the past two years. Due to this growth, we have the following positions open.
High School Math Teacher
Maranatha Christian Academy (MCA) is a private school serving Grades Pre-kindergarten through 12 in Brooklyn Park, MN. We are an influential school of collaborators, innovators, and explorers grounded in Christian faith, empowering co-creators of tomorrow. MCA is hiring a higher-level Math teacher.
Essential Duties
Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior; models a consistent, daily walk with Jesus Christ in attitude, speech, and actions
Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff, and administration
Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements/standards of state and school and submits weekly to principal
Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual technology teaching aids to present subject matter to class
Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results
Assigns lessons, homework, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations
Teaches rules of conduct
Maintains order in classroom and in auxiliary spaces on campus as well as off-site school-sponsored activities
Counsels students when academic and/or behavioral problems arise
Discusses students' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents
Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school
Curate online courses
Facilitate students in the online program
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S..) from four-year college or university in secondary education or Math
Desired License: Minnesota state teaching license in Math 7-12
Maranatha Christian Academy (MCA) is a private school serving Grades Pre-kindergarten through 12 in Brooklyn Park, MN. We are an influential school of collaborators, innovators, and explorers grounded in Christian faith, empowering co-creators of tomorrow. MCA has opening for high school Science teacher.
Essential Duties
Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior; models a consistent, daily walk with Jesus Christ in attitude, speech, and actions
Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff, and administration
Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements/standards of state and school and submits weekly to principal
Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual technology teaching aids to present subject matter to class
Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results
Assigns lessons, homework, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations
Teaches rules of conduct
Maintains order in classroom and in auxiliary spaces on campus as well as off-site school-sponsored activities
Counsels students when academic and/or behavioral problems arise
Discusses students' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents
Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school
Curate online classes
Facilitate students in online classes
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Science Education or applicable experience.
Desired License: Minnesota state teaching license in Science Education.
Maranatha Christian Academy (MCA) is a private school serving Grades Pre-kindergarten through 12 in Brooklyn Park, MN. We are an influential school of collaborators, innovators, and explorers grounded in Christian faith, empowering co-creators of tomorrow. MCA is hiring substitute teachers and substitute paraprofessionals for the 2024-2025 school year.
Substitute Teachers
Duties for substitute teachers include carrying out the lesson plans for the teacher and establishing/maintaining order in the classroom to keep the classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
Desired qualifications for teachers include previous classroom experience and or education degree.
Substitute Paraprofessionals
Duties for Paraprofessionals include the ability to work constructively with students, provide innovative and creative play, and the ability to resolve conflict. This position transitions and supervises students from the classroom to the playground and monitors students during lunch.
Desired qualifications for paraprofessionals include experience working with students, social/emotional aptitude, and good communications skills.
Interested and eager? Introduce yourself to our team using the video below and let us know why you would like to work at Maranatha Christian Academy. Video submissions are sent directly to our HR and Principals. Other questions about working at MCA? Please email us at [email protected].
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