Lower School Pre-K Classroom Assistant

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 . 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.