Upper School Science 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 21st 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 community who meets the following criteria:

• Has a desire to work in a private, Christian, independent, conservative, evangelical college preparatory school
• Must be a spiritually mature and sensitive individual who is active in their local Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with TCA’s Mission Statement and understands, supports and carries out the mission, philosophy, passion and core values of Trinity Christian Academy and is committed to seeing these Biblical truths become a reality in the lives of our students
• 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) and as an example to parents and fellow employees in judgment, dignity, respect, and Christian living
• Has a passion for their areas of specialty, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with parents, alumni and our TCA community
• Welcomes the opportunity to disciple and mentor students, helping develop godly character in their lives

We are looking for a Biology Teacher for our Upper School Science department. The study of Biology will deepen a student’s knowledge and sense of the amazement of God’s creation (Job 12:7-10, Psalm 104:24-25). his position will teach four sections of Upper School Freshman Biology and one section of Scientific Research and Design. This position is for the 2025-26 school year.

Qualifications

• Proven servant leadership demonstrated by an ability to collaborate, lead and contribute to:
  • Reading, interpreting, and applying scripture in a way that aligns with the curriculum, mission, passion, vision and Doctrinal Statement of TCA
  • Leading students to a deeper faith in Jesus Christ
  • Creating a culture of continual improvement
  • Translating best practices into practical classroom programs
  • Establishing and maintaining a cooperative, collegial work environment which enhances communication, trust and productivity among faculty and school administrators with Christ as the center

• Demonstrate a cognitive understanding of the subject matter and pedagogical skills in his/her teaching field
• Ability to plan, develop and implement short- and long-range instructional plans based upon effective instructional strategies
• Develop, plan and implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies that reflect an understanding of the various learning styles and needs of students
• Exhibit excellent competency in delivering instruction appropriate to students’ educational needs
• Ability to manage student behavior and possess strong classroom management practice
• Ability to develop a variety of instructional strategies, technologies, resources, and techniques for problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to critique, construct, and utilize multiple forms of appropriate assessment techniques in order to monitor progress and set goals
• Possess basic understanding of the impact of technology in assigned curricular areas
• Ability to meet deadlines and schedules in an organized fashion
• Manage and maintain a clean, effective, and professional learning environment
• Demonstrate highly effective organizational skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment

General Responsibilities

• Full-time teaching load- five (5) sections
• Write lesson plans for all classes on a weekly basis
• 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
• Establish and maintain effective communication with parents
• Attend/participate in Mini-School Night and other school events scheduled by Administration
• Participate in professional development
• Participate in scheduled departmental and division meetings
• Attend monthly all-staff meetings and in-service 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 cohesively with other members of the US Science department
• Prepare, facilitate, and clean up biology labs
• Ability to build a good rapport with students
• Demonstrate the fruits of the spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) in daily work, and interactions with colleagues and others

Required Education and Experience

• BS in Education with a major in Life Sciences or Biology, with a minimum of 12 hours in at least two different Science subject areas (i.e., Biology and Chemistry or Biology and Physical Science) is preferred
• 9-12 grade Science certification is strongly preferred
• Teaching experience in Upper School is strongly preferred
• Ability to effectively interact with students, parents and employees
• 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 computer.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, students and parents, answering questions in a professional and friendly manner.
• Willing to partner with parents to provide an exceptional education academically, spiritually and socially; committed to educate and develop the whole person for the glory of God

Job Details

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.