STEM Teacher

Summary

Maranatha Christian Academy is a private school serving grades Pre-kindergarten through grade 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 STEM Teacher provides instruction for classes such as computer sciences, CAD/engineering, coding, robotics, and drone classes. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

Essential Duties (other duties may be assigned)

Teaching

• In an eight-period schedule, FT staff teach six class periods (given two prep periods) plus an advisory and Discipleship Group.
• Prepares course objectives and lesson plans, following curriculum guidelines and any requirements or standards of the state of MN and school
• 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
• Completes non-standard information requests for ISP Students (upper school only).
• Coordinates class field trips and guest speakers
• Skilled and adaptable in various forms of technology

Personal & Professional Characteristics

• Passionate and enthusiastic about Christian education
  
• Respectful, optimistic, and grace-filled in their 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 their performance
• Ability to solve problems involving sensitive topics with confidentiality 
  

Education, Certificates, and/or Experience                               

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

Current MN state teaching license preferred

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 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)

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

Salary : $43,000