Upper School Aviation Teacher

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 is hiring a part-time aviation teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Key Teaching Responsibilities 

• Teach foundational aviation topics such as:   

•      Principles of flight (lift, thrust, drag, weight)   

•      Basic aerodynamics   

•      Aircraft systems and instruments   

•      Aviation weather and meteorology   

•      Navigation and flight planning   

• Introduce students to aviation careers (pilot, air traffic controller, aircraft maintenance, etc.)   

• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for students  

• Use flight simulators and hands-on activities to enhance learning   

• Develop lesson plans aligned with appropriate standard
  

• Assess student progress through tests, projects, and presentations   

• Promote safety awareness and aviation regulations basics   

• Organize field trips (e.g., airports, aviation museums)   

• Integrate math, physics, and technology into aviation lessons   
  

Essential Duties (other duties may be assigned)

• Prepares course objectives and lesson plans, following curriculum guidelines and any requirements or standards of the state and school
• Lectures, demonstrates and uses audiovisual technology teaching aids to present subject matter to the 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
  

Personal & Professional Characteristics

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

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university in Education, Aviation, Aerospace, or related field. Strong understanding of basic aviation principles.  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Pilot license (e.g., Private Pilot License), experience with flight simulators or aviation training tools, background in STEM education, industry experience in aviation or aerospace