Job Description
Job Description
Salary : From $43,000 annually (FT)
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 an opening for a part-time to full-time elementary library & literacy teacher in the lower school for the 2025-2026 school year.
Essential Duties (other duties may be assigned)
- Prepares course objectives and lesson plans, following curriculum guidelines and any requirements or standards of the state and MCA
- Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual technology teaching aids to present subject matter to class
- Assigns lessons, homework, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations
- Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results
- Maintains order inside the classroom and other spaces on campus, as well as off-site school-sponsored activities
- Counsels students when academic and / or behavioral problems arise
- Communicate students' academic progress and behavior with parents
- Keeps attendance and grade records as required by MCA
Personal & Professional Characteristics
Passionate and enthusiastic about Christian educationRespectful, optimistic, and grace-filled in their relationships and interactions with colleagues, students, and parentsAdaptable and flexible in teaching methodsHighly responsive to students' spiritual, intellectual, and emotional well-beingEffective and clear communicator, as well as an active listenerAbility to set clear expectations and hold students accountable for age-appropriate performanceAbility to solve problems involving sensitive topics with confidentialityQualifications
Education and / or Experience : Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Education
Desired License : Minnesota state teaching license in K-8 Education
Full and Part-Time Benefits Summary :
Full-Time Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental PlanLife InsuranceVoluntary LifeLong Term DisabilityPaid Time OffHoliday PayHousing AllowanceOptional Benefits
Short Term DisabilityAccidentCritical IllnessFlexible spending account403(b) Retirement administrated by Ascensus (No Match)Part-Time Benefits - over 20 hours per week
Pro-rated PTOHoliday Pay based on scheduleLong Term DisabilityLife InsurancePart-Time Benefits - under 20 hours per week
Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)