Maranatha Christian Academy is a place where the whole student is taught to. What this means is that Maranatha students aren’t just taught the necessary academics in order to succeed outside of school, but they are given the tools needed to succeed spiritually and emotionally.
At Maranatha, students are more than a number. MCA students are surrounded by teachers that do whatever it takes to see them succeed, staff whose sole mission is to make sure they feel welcome and at home, and a campus where everyone feels safe.
Our foundation here at Maranatha is built upon one thing: the rock. Our house is built upon the principles of God’s Word, with Jesus’ mission at the forefront.
Together, with your help, we are raising up champions for Christ who aren’t ashamed of who they are.
In His Service,
Deb Larson-Jarpe 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 (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.
Maranatha Christian Academy (MCA) is a private school serving Grades Pre-kindergarten through 12 in Brooklyn Park, MN. Our vision is for every Maranatha student to be highly educated, Christ-centered, and biblically anchored world changers. MCA currently has an opening for a lower school Pre-K classroom assistant, M-F from 11:00 am-5:00 pm, for the 2025-2026 school year.
Summary
Assists the classroom teacher in core subject groups, leads and organizes activities, and provides supervision of children in classrooms and after-school by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists teachers in small groups of math, reading, or writing groups by reteaching and reinforcing concepts
Keeps record and collaborates with teacher on student progress when appropriate
Organizes and participates in games, reads to children, and teaches them simple painting, drawing, handwork, songs, and similar activities.
Helps children develop habits of organization, good study habits, and appropriate social skills
Maintains discipline and provide conflict resolution through motivation and encouragement
Assists classroom teacher, as directed including set up and maintenance of various aspects of the classroom (bulletin boards, projects, making copies, grading, etc.)
Substitutes for classroom teacher(s) as directed by administration
Direct supervision of students
Provide after school supervision in the X-tended Day program
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 the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associate’s degree or higher, preferably in an education-related field.
Full and Part-Time Benefits Summary:
Full-Time Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Plan
Life Insurance
Voluntary Life
Long Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Optional Benefits
Short Term Disability
Accident
Critical Illness
Flexible spending account
403(b) Retirement (No Match)
Part-Time Benefits - over 20 hours per week
Pro-rated PTO
Holiday Pay based on schedule
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
The entire job description is available upon request to applicants being interviewed.
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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