Living Word/Maranatha Christian Academy
Elementary Library & Literacy Teacher
Living Word/Maranatha Christian Academy, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States
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 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 Education
Desired License: Minnesota state teaching license in K-8 Education
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 Housing Allowance Optional Benefits
Short Term Disability Accident Critical Illness Flexible spending account 403(b) Retirement administrated by Ascensus (No Match) Part-Time Benefits - over 20 hours per week
Pro-rated PTO Holiday Pay based on schedule Long Term Disability Life Insurance Part-Time Benefits - under 20 hours per week
Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)
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 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 Education
Desired License: Minnesota state teaching license in K-8 Education
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 Housing Allowance Optional Benefits
Short Term Disability Accident Critical Illness Flexible spending account 403(b) Retirement administrated by Ascensus (No Match) Part-Time Benefits - over 20 hours per week
Pro-rated PTO Holiday Pay based on schedule Long Term Disability Life Insurance Part-Time Benefits - under 20 hours per week
Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)