Middle School STEM 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 seeking a dynamic, passionate Christ-following teacher to inspire and educate Middle School students in our STEM classes. Our ideal candidate will foster critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and compassion through innovative and engaging instructional methods. As a community, TCA is committed to pursuing God's truth in a digital culture. TCA strives to integrate technology into all areas of the curriculum and to balance that technology with what is appropriate for students at each grade level. As a Middle School STEM teacher, you will challenge students to deepen their digital discernment and work collaboratively to sharpen their ability to use technology to complete cross-curricular projects utilizing Apple iPads, Microsoft applications, various apps, websites and STEM tools. This position is for the 2025-26 school year.

General Responsibilities

• Teach fifth and sixth-grade STEM classes as well as a fifth-grade science class.
• Utilize and incorporate various educational instruction methods to facilitate learning and engage students effectively to meet the classroom academic goals.
• Utilize current technology to enhance learning, creativity, and collaboration.
• Establish clear learning objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicate these objectives to students
• Work directly with the Middle School administration and Chief Innovation Officer in developing, implementing, and evaluating STEM initiatives and curriculum for Middle School.
• Collaborate with Middle School teachers on cross-curricular projects.
• Attend professional development and training related to STEM programs and methodologies, staying abreast of current research.
• Demonstrate the fruits of the spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) in daily work, and interactions with colleagues and others.

Required Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics and/or Science and/or STEM preferred, or related field
• 3-5 years experience teaching STEM to Middle School age students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively
• Ability to apply science and/or math content knowledge, formative assessment, and technology integration at an age-appropriate level
• Experience with Apple iPads and Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, OneNote, and Teams
• Ability to collaborate with teachers regarding student learning.
• 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

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.