Middle School Bible 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 Bible to our Middle School students. TCA's Middle School helps students realize who they are as children of God and how to weave together His gifts with their knowledge to impact this world. TCA 7^th grade journeys through the entire Old Testament, beginning with Creation, the formation of Israel, and concluding with the prophets and Israel’s exile. Our 8^th grade students pick up with the Intertestamental Period, followed by a New Testament survey, beginning in the Gospels, followed by Paul’s Letters, and ending with Revelation. This position is for the 2024-20245 school year.

General Responsibilities

• Full-time teaching load 
• Ability to minister to students through quality instruction with a biblical foundation
• Write lesson plans for all classes on a weekly basis
• 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
• Establish and maintain communication with parents
• Attend/participate in Mini-School Night and other school events scheduled by administration
• Participate in professional development to stay current in your field
• Participate in scheduled department meetings
• Fulfill any assigned supervisory duties
• Prepare report cards on trimester schedule and post grades weekly
• Maintain accurate records on each student
• Discipline with love and enforce established conduct policy
• Work collaboratively with other members of the TCA staff
• Build, and maintain, a good rapport with students, parents, and colleagues
• Demonstrate the fruits of the spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) in daily work, and interactions with colleagues and others

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Biblical Studies or related field; Master's degree in Christian Education or Theology strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability in creating a classroom environment that fosters growth and learning
• Excellent interpersonal skills with regard to Middle School students, their parents, and colleagues
• Experience in teaching Middle School students is strongly preferred
• Have a willing heart for service (Ephesians 6:7)
• Agree with and support TCA’s Doctrinal, Biblical and Mission statements and Christian values

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.