Middle School History/English Teacher

TCA was founded on the purpose of educating and developing the whole person for the glory of God, we integrate faith with learning because we believe God created us in His image to be lovers and learners of Him, of our neighbors and of all creation. Our students are challenged academically through rigorous curriculum in 21^st century classrooms. We are dedicated to preparing our students to pursue higher education at the country's most prestigious and challenging colleges and universities. Through a combination of called and caring teachers, low student turnover and active family involvement, the TCA experience is one of community. Families, faculty and students develop long-standing relationships built on a pursuit of excellence in every area and a shared commitment to Jesus Christ.

Trinity Christian Academy is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable employee to join our education community who meets the following criteria:

• Has a desire to work in a private, independent, conservative, evangelical Christian college preparatory school
• Understands, supports and carries out the mission, philosophy and core values of TCA and be committed to instilling these Biblical truths in the lives of our students
• Is a born-again Christian with spiritual maturity in academic and leadership abilities that will enable them to teach God’s truth and be active in their local Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with TCA’s Mission Statement and growing in their personal walk with Christ
• Exhibits the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model (1 Timothy 4:12) both in and out of school (Luke 6:40)
• Has a passion for their areas of specialty, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Welcomes the opportunity to disciple and mentor students, helping develop godly character in their lives

Trinity Christian Academy is looking for a dedicated teacher and Christ follower to teach History/English to our Middle School students. Through literature and history, students grow in understanding of the world and themselves as they learn the power of voice and value of courage. This position is for the 2023-2024 school year.

General Responsibilities

• Full-time teaching load (4 sections)
• Responsible to teach History and English
• Provide Biblical references, context, and integration for applicable subject matter
• Demonstrate Christian values and principals through interactions with students, parents and colleagues
• Post, grade and record all applicable assignments in a timely manner
• Work collaboratively with other members of the TCA staff
• Build, and maintain, a good rapport with students, parents, and colleagues

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English and/or History, with a minimum of 12 credit hours in each subject area
• 7th-12th grade English certification is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability in creating a classroom environment that fosters growth and learning
• Experience in teaching Middle School students is strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills with regard to Middle School students, their parents and colleagues
• Fully in line with TCA's Christian values and statement of faith

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements

• Normal physical demands of teaching (including, but not limited to, standing, reaching, stooping, squatting down, kneeling, and occasional lifting)
• Must be able to give, receive and analyze information, prepare written materials and input information into a computer
• Must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, students and parents, answering questions in a professional and friendly manner
• Strong communication skills required

The intent of this posting is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

If you have applied for a position at TCA within the last 12 months, please contact Dina Brown and ask to have that application submitted for the new position that you are interested in. We encourage you to send a cover letter for the new position, as well as updated references and employment history, if applicable. Depending on the new position that you are applying for, we may have additional application questions that you will need to answer. If so, Dina will contact you.