Employment

Muscatine Christian Academy is seeking dedicated Christ-followers who:

  • Have a love and passion for the Lord, for their subject(s) taught or job position worked, and for school-aged students.
  • Will daily create a culture of love, joy and respect with one another and the students.
  • Have a growth mind-set and value excellence, collaboration, and relationships.

Each member of our MCA team must:

  • Profess Christ as Savior, live humbly in accordance with Scripture, be actively involved in a local church, and agree with our STATEMENT OF FAITH.
  • Understand and agree to our MISSION AND CORE VALUES.
  • Understand the importance of Christian Education and support WHAT MAKES MCA UNIQUE (including the Deeper Learning philosophy).

Muscatine Christian Academy Job Openings For 25/26 School Year
For general inquiries concerning job openings, please contact us by emailing muscatinechristianacademy@gmail.com.

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Before/After School Coordinator

Job summary: 
The Before/After School Coordinator will supervise and assist students before and after school hours by planning engaging activities, providing academic support and ensuring a safe, caring environment for students.

Type of position: 
This is a part time position that is paid on an hourly basis of $16/hr. 
Position can be divided into A.M. or P.M. only positions.
Seasonal position only during school year


Hours of position: 
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. 
7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

No morning hours on late start days for school and no afternoon hours on early out days.
Off on regularly scheduled school breaks.

Required Spiritual Qualities

  • Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple.
  • Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God—our standard for faith and practice.
  • Believe and actively support the school’s Statement of Faith.
  • Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others.
  • Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40). This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.
  • Evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people.
  • Have a conviction that God has led him or her to work at a Christian School.
  • Actively participate in a local Bible-believing church.

Required Professional Qualities

  • Be willing to participate in an in-house Biblical training program.
  • Be at least 21 years of age or older
  • Must be CPR/First Aid certified (can be organized through MCA upon hiring)
  • Possess a high school diploma or higher education degree.
  • Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the school superintendent.

Required Personal Qualities

  • Demonstrate sensitivity towards staff, parents, volunteers, and children; and have the ability to interact effectively with them. 
  • Have the ability to cultivate a love for God’s truth, deliver engaging activities, practice a life of worship, pursue academic and personal excellence, and foster wholeness in relationships.
  • Recognize his or her own mistakes and take measures to correct them. 
  • Be a team player.
  • Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste consistent with school policy

Essential Job Functions

  • Keep spaces neat and orderly
  • Check students in and out of the program
  • Plan simple activities or games for students to engage in during their time in the program
  • Provide academic support if needed with homework assignments
  • Ensure a safe, caring atmosphere for all students at all times
  • Other duties as assigned


To Apply:
Click on APPLICATION and follow instructions listed at the top. Interested candidate's cover letter should share your calling to this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Substitutes for Teachers , Para Professionals & Office Staff

Job summary:  
The Substitute shall prayerfully assist in helping students develop and mature in mind, body and soul to the praise and glory of God. Have the ability to cultivate a love for God’s truth, deliver engaging academics, practice a life of worship, pursue academic and personal excellence, and foster wholeness in relationships. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration or classroom teacher. 

Type of position: This is a part time position that is paid on an hourly basis.

Required Spiritual Qualities

It is expected that the Substitute will....

  • Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others.
  • Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40). This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.
  • Have a conviction that God has led him or her to Christian school ministry.

Required Professional Qualities

It is expected that the ​​Substitute will....

  • Have a bachelor’s degree (preferred, not required).
  • Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the school administrator.
  • Be able to teach a lesson plan provided by the classroom teacher, assist teacher in classroom or manage office duties, depending on what substitute position is being filled.
  • Be willing to follow Teaching for Transformation guidelines in the classroom.

Required Personal Qualities

It is expected that the ​​Substitute will …

  • Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level.
  • Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to develop students who desire to love God and others, and are academically prepared for God’s unique plan for their lives.
  • Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public.



To Apply:
Click on APPLICATION and follow instructions listed at the top.