Fort Bend Christian Academy is accepting applications for an Upper School Life Science Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.  Course load likely will include but may not be limited to Anatomy & Physiology as well as AP Biology.  Bachelor’s degree is required, but an advanced degree is preferred.  The ideal candidate will have Advanced Placement (AP) teaching experience, extensive knowledge in the subject area, and a passion to teach and disciple young adults in secondary education.  Preference is given to candidates with at least two years’ experience.

The Upper School Life Science Teacher will:  

• Be a mature Christian who supports the school’s “Statement of Faith” and whose lifestyle is consistent with the school’s “Declaration of Values” and “Characteristics of Professional Excellence.” 
• Participate regularly in worship at a Christian church. 
• Be able to articulate a deep, biblically-centered philosophy of Christian education. 
• Possess effective presentation, writing, and organizational skills. 
• Demonstrate a passionate devotion to serving a great diversity of students and parents. 
• Be self-motivated, creative, and display an eagerness to help others. 
• Demonstrate a willingness to mentor students. 
• Exhibit an ability to work in high pressure situations. 
• Pursue continuous professional growth and development. 
• Contribute to the life of the school outside of the classroom environment. 
• Commit to the mission and values of Fort Bend Christian Academy. 

Scope of Responsibilities 

The Upper School Teacher will be expected to: 

• Teach, supervise, direct, and evaluate students in grade(s) and subject(s) as defined by the administration in a manner consistent with a Christian education and the philosophies of Fort Bend Christian Academy. 
• Provide biblically integrated instruction consistent with the school’s “Statement of Faith” and “Declaration of Values.” 
• Model and promote exceptional academic instruction and learning. 
• Facilitate and maintain a safe classroom environment conducive to learning. 
• Stimulate higher-level reasoning and critical thinking among students in the classroom. 
• Maintain communication with students and parents in a timely and professional manner. 
• Be available for help outside of the classroom. 
• Participate in extracurricular school activities such as club sponsorship, chaperoning dances and/or travel, occasionally helping with athletic and fine arts events, and attending some extracurricular school activities.
• Pursue opportunities for continuing teacher education and collaboration with professional colleagues. 
• Responsibly comply with and promote the unity and order of the school.