Employment

Position Overview:
Muscatine Christian Academy (MCA) is excited to launch our new high school program and is seeking a passionate and innovative Supervising Teacher to lead this initiative. The ideal candidate will be a Christ-centered educator who loves working with junior and senior high school students, thrives on creative problem-solving, and is adept at integrating technology into learning environments.  

Type of Position:  Full-time, salaried  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide  leadership in developing and implementing the high school programming in alignment with MCA’s mission to glorify God through academic excellence.  
• Facilitate engaging, interactive, and Christ-centered spaces which inspire students to grow academically, spiritually, and personally.  
• Mentor and support students by fostering a love for learning and encouraging their academic and spiritual development. 
• Utilize digital tools and platforms to create dynamic learning experiences and ensure effective communication with students, parents, and staff. 
• Monitor student progress, provide timely feedback, and adjust instructional strategies to meet individual needs.  
• Implement MCA’s “Deeper Learning” pedagogy by utilizing our partnership with Teaching for Transformation.
• Collaborate with MCA administration to evaluate program success and recommend improvements. 
  

Qualifications:

• A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to living out your faith in all aspects of life.  
• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
• Teaching experience, preferably with junior or high school students or in an online setting.  
• Proficiency in using online learning platforms, digital tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google), and other educational technologies.  
• Ability to think creatively and adapt to the unique challenges of virtual education.  
• Strong communication skills and a heart for mentoring young people.  
• Ability to build relationships with parents, guardians, administrators, and other key stakeholders.
  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in curriculum development for online or blended learning environments.  
• Familiarity with Christian education principles and practices.  
  

Spiritual & Professional Expectations:

• Model Christ-like behavior in all interactions with students, parents, and staff.  
• Uphold MCA’s mission to help students develop spiritually, academically, emotionally, and socially for God’s glory.  
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and collaboration as part of the MCA team.  
  

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.

Join us at Muscatine Christian Academy as we embark on this exciting journey to provide innovative education while nurturing students’ hearts for Christ!

Job summary: 
The teacher shall prayerfully help 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. 

Type of position: This is a contracted, exempt employee that is paid on a salaried basis..

Required Spiritual Qualities

It is expected that the Teacher will....

• 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

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

• Hold a valid Elementary Education Teaching License 
• Hold the ACSI certification and/or be willing to participate in an in-house Biblical training program.
• Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the school administrator.

Required Personal Qualities

It is expected that the ​​Teacher will …

• Demonstrate  sensitivity towards staff, parents, volunteers, and children, and an ability to interact effectively with them.
• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way he should go” (Prov. 22:6, NIV).
• Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level.
• 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—Accountabilities

It is expected that the ​​Teacher will …

• Motivate  students to accept God’s gift of salvation, and be a Christian witness and role model to them in order to help them grow in their faith. 
• Have a conviction that God has led him or her to Christian school ministry.
• 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.
• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Christian philosophy that will help in providing leadership and guidance in the school’s development of and commitment to a Christian worldview
• Eagerly adopt and integrate Teaching for Transformation pedagogies in the classroom.
• Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the administration.
• Ensure the classroom reflects a professional and Christian environment. 
  

Additional Duties or Responsibilities

It is expected that the ​​Teacher will …

• Recognize  the need for good public relations. Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public.
• Support the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible.
• Involve parents in prayer and volunteerism as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-ordered classroom.
• Participate in the end-of-year school closing process, such as the inventorying of textbooks, furniture, and equipment.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration.

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