Fort Bend Christian Academy is accepting applications for an Upper School Theology Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Course load likely will include but may not be limited to Ethics and Apologetics. For these courses, a bachelor’s degree and either an advanced academic degree or seminary degree are required. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience, extensive knowledge in the subject area, and a passion to teach and disciple young adults in secondary education. If a candidate does not have teaching experience, pastoral or other ministerial experience will be considered. Preference is given to candidates with multiple years’ experience. Coaching experience and/or independent school experience will be considered a plus.

 

 

Qualifications

 

The Upper School 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 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.