Careers at MCA

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. 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:

• Health Care and Dental Insurance
• Retirement, Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• MCA Tuition Discount

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. 

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 manage and resolve conflict. This position is year-round, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, and transitions and supervises students from the classroom to the lunchroom to the playground, and monitors students after school. During the summer, this position supervises students through fun activities, crafts, and bi-weekly field trips.

Summary

Support and assist the supervisor(s) in the lower school's daily activities, lunch, and recess supervision. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

• Teach and lead programs as directed by the 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, harassment training, and any other training requested by administration
• Maintain and enforce the safety and security of the children by continually monitoring their environment
• Promptly inform the supervisor if observing children having difficulties with social interactions, learning, adjusting, behavior, or physical functioning
• 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
• Cooperate with administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operations of the school
• Maintain a professional appearance of cleanliness and modesty in agreement with MCA school policy

Personal & Professional Characteristics

• Respectful, optimistic, and grace-filled in their relationships and interactions with colleagues, students, and parents
• Adaptable and flexible 
• Highly responsive to students' spiritual, intellectual, and emotional well-being
• Effective and clear communicator, as well as an active listener

Full Benefits Summary

• 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 administered by Ascensus (No Match)

The entire job description is available upon request to applicants being interviewed.

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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 has an immediate opening for a part-time (potential to move to full-time) administrative assistant to the head of school. 

Summary

The Administrative Assistant to the Head of School provides high-level administrative, organizational, and communication support to ensure the efficient operation of the Head of School’s office. This role requires professionalism, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting executive leadership, staff communication, and school-wide initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned).

·     Provides comprehensive administrative and executive-level support to the Head of School to ensure efficient daily operations and effective leadership support.

·     Serves as a professional representative of the Head of School by responding to inquiries, managing office traffic flow, and maintaining a welcoming and organized office environment.

·     Manages and coordinates the Head of School’s calendar, schedules meetings as needed, prioritizes requests, and prepares Wednesday and Friday folders for efficient weekly planning.

·     Monitors the Head of School’s email, printing and flagging important communications, drafting responses when directed, and ensuring timely follow-up.

·     Drafts staff communications and official correspondence as requested.

·     Prepares, edits, and assists with presentations, PowerPoints, surveys, agendas, and other written materials for staff, parents, and leadership teams.

·     Coordinates staff culture initiatives, including staff birthday recognition by preparing cards, ordering gifts, managing gift card audits, and submitting monthly audit logs.

·     Maintains a welcoming and well-stocked office environment for the Head of School, including snacks, beverages, coffee, and supplies.

·     Performs weekly upkeep of the Head of School’s office and conference room to ensure a clean and professional space.

·     Orders lunches for on-campus meetings and makes reservations for off-campus meetings and events.

·     Manages mail distribution and office correspondence.

·     Registers Executive Team members for conferences, workshops, and professional development opportunities, including travel arrangements as necessary.

·     Supports professional development tracking by entering CEUs into VectorPD.

·     Updates and maintains the school schedule binder on an annual basis for Head of School.

·     Assists the Executive Assistant to the Head of School with additional projects as needed to support school operations and priorities.

Requirements                                              

·     Demonstrated experience in an administrative, office support, or customer service role with responsibility for managing multiple priorities and tasks.

·     Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

·     Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·     Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with staff, parents, students, and visitors.

·     Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft professional emails, correspondence, and basic reports.

·     High attention to detail with accurate recordkeeping, follow-through, and task completion.

·     Proficiency in common office technology and systems, including email, calendars, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools (Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace).

·     Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.

·     Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities, schedules, and school needs.

     Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Full job application here.

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.

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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.

Position Summary:

Maranatha has an immediate opening for a Pre-K Lead Teacher, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm for the current 2025-26 school year. The Pre-K Lead Teacher provides instruction and care in spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical development for young children. This position partners with families to nurture early learning, faith formation, and foundational skills through a Christ-centered environment that is safe, loving, and engaging.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and models a consistent daily walk with Him in attitude, speech, and actions.
• Provides direct supervision of students during class, recess, lunch, and after-school programming in MCA’s X-tended Day program.
• Motivates students to accept God’s gift of salvation and nurtures their growth in faith.
• Follows the Matthew 18 principle in working with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Plans and leads developmentally appropriate lessons in literacy, math, Bible, and other content areas following MCA’s curriculum and Minnesota standards.
• Prepares weekly lesson plans and submits them to the principal.
• Leads whole group and small group instruction; reteaches and reinforces concepts when needed.
• Integrates music, art, play, and hands-on learning into daily instruction.
• Assists children in developing habits of organization, good study habits, and positive social skills.
• Observes, assesses, and documents student progress; communicates with families and administration regarding student development.
• Maintains attendance and progress records as required.
• Partners with classroom assistants and collaborates with grade-level peers to enhance learning.
• Maintains discipline through encouragement, conflict resolution, and Christ-centered motivation.
• Organizes and participates in games, songs, stories, and creative activities to support learning.
• Ensures classroom setup, bulletin boards, and materials reflect a welcoming and engaging environment.
• Communicates regularly with parents about student progress and classroom happenings.
• Builds positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to strengthen the MCA community.
• Coordinates class field trips and special activities as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s degree or higher, preferably in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Previous experience teaching or assisting in early childhood or elementary education.
• Current Minnesota state teaching license preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong classroom management and conflict-resolution skills.
• Skilled in using developmentally appropriate assessment methods.
• Ability to integrate technology effectively into instruction.
• Adaptable in instructional methods to support varied learning styles.
• Ability to work confidentially and with discretion.

Professional & Personal Characteristics:

• Passionate about Christian education and the MCA mission.
• Spirit-led, authentic Christ-follower pursuing continual growth.
• Servant leader mindset with empathy, consistency, and integrity.
• Effective communicator and active listener.
• Positive, hopeful, and resourceful; demonstrates initiative and creativity.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, sit, and walk. The employee may need to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The daily noise level for this position is typically low to moderate, but it can be loud at times.

Benefits Full-Time Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Housing Allowance
• Life Insurance & Voluntary Life
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay

Optional Benefits

• Short-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement (No Match)

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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 full-time middle school Bible teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

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
• Motivates students to accept God's gift of salvation and grow in their faith
• Prepares course objectives and outline for the course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements/standards of the state and school, and submits weekly to the principal
• Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual technology teaching aids to present subject matter to the 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 the classroom and in other spaces on campus, as well as off-site school-sponsored activities
• Counsels students when academic and/or behavioral problems arise
• Discusses students' academic progress and behavior with parents
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by the school
• Coordinates class field trips

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong classroom management and conflict-resolution skills.
• Skilled in using developmentally appropriate assessment methods.
• Ability to integrate technology effectively into instruction.
• Adaptable in instructional methods to support varied learning styles.
• Ability to work confidentially and with discretion.

Professional & Personal Characteristics

• Passionate about Christian education and the MCA mission.
• Spirit-led, authentic Christ-follower pursuing continual growth.
• Servant leader mindset with empathy, consistency, and integrity.
• Effective communicator and active listener.
• Positive, hopeful, and resourceful; demonstrates initiative and creativity.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Biblical or Theological Studies from a four-year college or university.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

A current Minnesota state teaching license is preferred, but not required.

Benefits:

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Housing Allowance
• Life Insurance & Voluntary Life
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay

Optional Benefits

• Short-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement (No Match)

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, sit, and walk. The employee may need to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The daily noise level for this position is typically low to moderate, but it can be loud at times.

Full Job Description Here

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 is hiring an upper school math teacher for the 2026-2027 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 school

• Lectures, demonstrates and uses audiovisual technology teaching aids to present subject matter to the 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 education
• Respectful, optimistic, and grace-filled in their relationships and interactions with colleagues, students, and parents
• Adaptable and flexible in teaching methods
• Highly responsive to students' spiritual, intellectual, and emotional well-being
• Effective and clear communicator, as well as an active listener
• Ability to set clear expectations and hold students accountable for age-appropriate performance
• Ability to solve problems involving sensitive topics with confidentiality

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university in secondary education or Math.

Desired License: Minnesota state teaching license in Math

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 administered by Ascensus (No Match)

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