Summer Residency Program Teacher

Summer Resident Job Description

Maranatha Christian Academy (MCA) is a private Christian 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 accepts applications for pre-service teachers and related staff for its Summer Residency Program for the summer of 2026.

Summary

Maranatha Christian Academy has exciting opportunities for college students or recent graduates in Teaching and Student Ministry Programs, and licensed teachers who want to further develop their classroom management & teaching/supervising skills. Summer Resident Teachers and Staff will assist with planning, teaching, and leading the summer program activities for pre-kindergarten through grade 6 students in the classroom, on the playground, and on field trips during the MCA summer program. The program runs from June 3-August 14.

Additionally, this program is designed to support your development as a teacher by training you in MCA’s New Teacher Induction Program for the first 3 days of Summer (June 3-5). Throughout Summer Residency, you will be provided with coaching and feedback to support your development as a classroom teacher. Regular Staff Meetings will also support your professional growth. Post-summer feedback and recommendations will be provided for you upon the successful completion of the summer.

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

• Contribute to a positive, mission-aligned summer experience for all students and staff.


• Organize weekly activities in coordination with the Summer Program Director.


•  Prepare materials, supplies, and classroom spaces for daily student engagement.


• Assist with arrival/dismissal procedures.


• Maintain accurate reports and required documentation, as needed.


• Uphold program values, policies, and expectations for professionalism.


• Reflect on instructional practices and implement feedback from supervisors or coaches.


• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions.


• Supervise students during class, transitions, meals, recess, field trips, and dismissal times.


• Build strong, supportive relationships with students and parents.

· Ensure safety protocols are followed at all times.

· Manage minor conflicts and student concerns using restorative or positive discipline approaches.

· Follow MCA’s discipline policies and procedure guidelines for expected student behavior.

· Supervise field trips and swim days off campus for your students.

· Maintain the required safety training, which will be provided for you by MCA.

· Maintain a professional appearance of cleanliness and modesty in agreement with MCA school policy

Personal & Professional Characteristics

· Must be a Christian who lives out their faith daily

· Respectful, optimistic, and grace-filled in their relationships and interactions with colleagues, students, and parents

· Adaptable and flexible

· Displays leadership characteristics and the ability to take initiative

· Highly responsive to students' spiritual, intellectual, and emotional well-being

· Effective and clear communicator, as well as an active listener

Preferred Qualifications

· Have experience working with students and children

· Have been, or are currently being trained in a teacher education program

*Applications will be accepted until March 27, 2026.