Kindergarten 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

We are looking for a dedicated teacher and Christ follower to teach one of our full day Kindergarten classes for the 2023-2024 school year. Our Lower School offers an environment where students learn to play, develop friendships and love learning all while engaging in opportunities to further their love and trust of Christ. 

General Responsibilities

• Full-time teaching load for Kindergarten teacher
• Teach academics along with personal, social and emotional skills
• Utilize a variety of activities and instructional methods to motivate and stimulate the student's learning experience
• Assess students' performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills taught on a regular basis
• Ability to collaborate with a teaching team
• Stay abreast of best practices in teaching Kindergarten students
• Demonstrate a love for students and a desire to personally invest in their spiritual, emotional and social development
• Incorporate Biblical principles and character traits into daily curriculum

Required Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related field
• Experience in teaching lower school is required
• Experience in teaching Kindergarten students is strongly preferred
• Create a classroom environment that fosters growth and learning
• Fully in line with TCA's Christian values and statement of faith

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements

• Normal physical demands of teaching Kindergarten
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Strategic thinker and planner
• Problem Solving Skills

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.