Work at MCS

Thank you for your interest in joining the faculty and staff at Mariners Christian School. Every employee at Mariners Christian School is committed to the mission of building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education in the hearts and minds of children.

In addition, every employee at Mariners Christian School is a Christian who regularly attends church and maintains a lifestyle consistent with the moral standards stated in the Mariners Christian School contract and the Declaration of Moral Integrity.

Non-discriminatory policy: It is and shall be the policy and practice of Mariners Christian School in the hiring of employees that the school will not discriminate on the basis of the applicants’ race, age, genetic information, color, gender, nationality, or ethnic origin. We do reserve the right to screen applicants on the basis of religious preference.

 Each employee of Mariners Christian School must meet the following requirements:

  • Acceptance of Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior and evidence of a personal relationship with Him
  • Maintain a lifestyle consistent with the moral standards stated in the Mariners Christian School contract and the Declaration of Moral Integrity.
  • Be in agreement with and sign the MCS Statement of Faith.
  • Have criminal history clearance expressly for MCS. (Fingerprinting to be arranged at hiring.)

Open Positions

Elementary (K-5th) Special Education Resource Teacher 

Full time  Start date:  Immediate opening

Summary

The Special Education Resource Teacher will provide support and specialized instruction to individuals and in small group settings, to meet the academic needs of diverse learners. In addition, identify individual needs, develop student educational plans to support success, and monitor student progress toward achieving identified goals. Work directly with teachers and collaboratively with the Elementary Resource Staff to support student success within the classroom environment and consult with constituencies for the purpose of ensuring appropriate delivery of learning and support services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and Preparation

  • Develop educational plans for the purpose of meeting the individual needs of exceptional students
  • Evaluate students for the purpose of identifying student needs
  • Coordinate the SST process
  • Teach/instruct students for the purpose of ensuring successful progress towards student’s goals and objectives
  • Consult/collaborate with constituencies for the purpose of ensuring appropriate delivery of support and services
  • Work directly with teachers to support student success within the classroom environment
  • Attend elementary IEP meetings within the district
  • Help coordinate PD opportunities for teachers to promote a better understanding of exceptional students
  • Work collaboratively with the Elementary and Middle School Special Education Resource Teachers to promote a smooth transition for identified exceptional elementary students to the middle school program
  • Interpret psychoeducational evaluations
  • Coordinate and teach targeted, tiered intervention groups in all grade levels within the RTI framework

Professional Responsibilities

  • Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills
  • Maintain current knowledge of educational research, materials and strategies by attending meetings, trainings, and conferences pertaining to effective instruction and coaching

Qualifications

Credential, Experience, and Interdisciplinary Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Current State Teaching Credential with a Special Education Credential; strongly encourage a Resource Specialist Certificate
  • Minimum of 3 years Special Education teaching experience preferred with an understanding of a TK-5th educational program.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and written skills
  • Able to track student success by using multiple data points
  • Ability to work across all elementary and middle school grade levels; experience in lower and upper elementary preferred
  • Knowledge of and experience with the RTI framework

Knowledge

  • Special knowledge and training in Orton-Gillingham and Read Naturally strongly preferred
  • Experience with the Fountas and Pinnell assessment system preferred

Hours

  • Full-time position
  • Planning and collaboration times built in daily schedule to complete administrative tasks, analyze data, and plan instruction

Reports to:  Elementary Principal

Application information:

Please send the following to Dianne McVay: dmcvay@marinerscs.org
1. Current resume’
2. Letters of recommendation
2. Brief summary of Christian experience. This can include, for example, testimony, church affiliation, ministry involvement.

NOTE: Submission of requested documents and/or inquiries about employment does not guarantee an invitation to interview.

Outdoor Aide

Start date:  January 4, 2021

Full time: 9:00-5:00 Monday – Friday

(Shift includes ½ hour unpaid lunch)

General Description:  The outdoor aide is a support to the Outdoor Director on the playground through supervision during both elementary and middle school recesses and lunches and provides support to teachers during the interim time between recesses and lunches. He/she has specific playground duties designed to promote the safety and well-being of students at all grade levels during each grade level recess and lunch. He/she has general teacher support tasks to complete during the interim time between recess and lunch. He/she has emergency and safety response responsibilities should an emergency occur during scheduled work hours. 

Requirements:

  • The applicant must show willingness and ability to comply with and execute all components contained in the job description including the physical requirements of a position that requires outdoor activity and a high level of mobility. This includes ability to maintain job responsibilities in all weather conditions
  • Necessary qualities: promptness, reliability, team player, servant heart, positive attitude

Full job description and application packet available upon request. Please contact: dmcvay@marinerscs.org 

NOTE: Submission of requested documents and/or inquiries about employment does not guarantee an invitation to interview.

After School Program Aide

Full time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  (shift includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break)

Monday through Friday

Immediate opening General Description: The job of the After School Program Aide is to work with students in grades TK-8 under the supervision of the After School Program Director. After School Program Aides provide supervision and support to students meeting the needs of the whole child by ministering the love of Christ through a spiritually nurturing environment, high quality care, and homework help. The ASP Aide will plan and facilitate weekly interactive and engaging activities that are fun and beneficial for social, spiritual, and academic development.

Full job description and application packet available upon request. Please contact: dmcvay@marinerscs.org 

NOTE: Submission of requested documents and/or inquiries about employment does not guarantee an invitation to interview.

Requirements / Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Prepare materials and equipment for after school instructional activities. 2. Create, plan, and facilitate engaging enrichment activities that focus on core program areas e.g. education, arts, sports, character development. 3. Provide homework assistance and academic support for students K-8. 4. Implement weekly lesson plans and theme events. 5. Supervise outdoor recreation.

Requirements: Experience is preferred, but not required. The applicant must show willingness and ability to comply with and execute all components contained in the job description and be willing to receive specialized training for his/her position. • Must be a devoted Christian who supports the MCS Statement of Faith Declaration of Moral Integrity (will be provided along with application.) • Strongly preferred: Experience working with children in a group setting. • Necessary qualities: promptness, reliability, team player, servant heart, positive attitude

Director of Advancement

Mariners Christian School seeks a Director of Advancement to be primarily responsible for responsible for the overall leadership, vision and strategic planning direction for the Advancement Department. Functions which report to the Director of Advancement include Development and Marketing, Alumni Relations, and Communications.

Start date: TBD
Length of work year:  August — June 30
Salary: TBD/ Commensurate with experience

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Substitute Teachers: Elementary TK-5th and/or Middle School 6th-8th

QUALIFICATIONS:  The substitute teacher shall:

  • Be one who has received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
  • Be a member in good standing, who regularly attends a biblically sound church
  • Be a person of spiritual maturity with academic and leadership abilities
  • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree
  • Have passed CBEST
  • Strongly preferred: Have a teaching credential, educational degree, or be in a credential program
  • Strongly preferred: Classroom teaching experience at elementary and/or middle school level
  • Have fingerprint clearance specific to Mariners Christian School (to be arranged at hiring)

Please contact Dianne McVay for application packet at dmcvay@marinerscs.org

Note: Expressing interest in this position and submitting requested items does not guarantee an invitation to interview. 

  1. Completed MCS application packet / available on request.

Note: Expressing interest in this position and submitting requested items does not guarantee an invitation to interview.

Questions? Contact Us!

Dianne McVay, Senior Administrative Assistant
Mariners Christian School
300 Fischer Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
or via phone: 714.437.1700, ext.142
or via email: dmcvay@marinerscs.org
or fax: 714.437.7976