Welcome to MaranathaMaranatha 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
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!
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.
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.
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. 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.
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 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.
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:
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.
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!
Summary
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.
The Executive Assistant will manage the daily operations of administration in a fast-past environment by completing tasks independently, facilitating proper communication, anticipating and addressing the needs of administration in general, all while maintaining the necessary discretion and integrity required for the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but other duties may be assigned.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Spiritual Characteristics
Professional Characteristics
Personal Characteristics
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in business administration or 3-5 years of equivalent experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administration, instructional staff, teachers, and students. Strong grammar, proofreading, and editorial skills.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience with HRIS software, database software, Internet software, and order processing systems. Intermediate skills are needed for spreadsheet software and word processing software.
Other Skills and Abilities
Critical and forward-thinking abilities; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group situations; Assesses own strengths and weaknesses and pursues training opportunities; Excellent customer service skills by responding promptly to requests for staff and current or prospective families; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Balances team and individual responsibilities; Seeks help when needed; Exhibits confidence in self and others; Looks for ways to improve and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values, policies, and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity; Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Uses equipment and materials properly; Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Responds to management direction; Volunteers readily; Generates suggestions for improving work.
Other Qualifications
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Maranatha has experienced enrollment growth the past two years. Due to this growth, we have the following positions open.
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 Science teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
Essential Duties
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S..) from four-year college or university in Science education.
Desired License: Minnesota state teaching license in Science 9-12
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 is hiring a lower school music specialist for the 2024-2025 school year.
Essential Duties
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 2023-2024 school year.
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 an education degree.
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 communication skills.
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 part-time Fitness Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
Essential Duties
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience: Degree or experience in fitness, personal training, etc.
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 one-class Contemporary Health teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. This class will introduce a variety of topics based on nutrition and wellness and mental and physical health from a Christ-centered context. Classes will be held on either a Tues/Thurs or Mon/We/Fri.
Essential Duties
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience: Degree or experience in fitness, personal training, nutrition, etc.
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].
