Classical Christian School Teacher

SummaryDo you love teaching kids in a positive classical Christian environment? This may be the job for you.We're hiring teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. You should love the subjects you teach and be excited about creating lifelong learners.You'll build on each student's strengths and work alongside them to shore up weaker areas. Under your guidance, students should be expected to excel academically.You'll also shepherd your class as a mentor and positive role model, helping students develop strong moral character.The ideal candidate knows effective teaching practices that make learning engaging and meaningful, and brings the interpersonal and organizational skills that support a positive school culture.ResponsibilitiesDevelop lesson plans and set high expectations for studentsAssign and grade classwork, homework and testsEstablish and enforce classroom rules and standardsTake attendance and keep daily notesHelp students prepare for standardized testingSupervise students during recess, lunch and other activitiesKeep parents informed of their child's progress through a class newsletter, updates and parent-teacher conferencesMaintain a clean and sanitary classroomHelp plan and lead fall and spring field tripsWork with staff to fill gaps and follow school policiesAttend staff meetings and participate in professional developmentLearn and apply classical Christian teaching methodsQualificationsProven experience as a teacher or in a similar roleAbility to communicate clearly with students, parents and administratorsConfidence speaking in front of groups and enforcing classroom rulesCreativity to build engaging lessons and inspire students to learnPhysical and mental stamina to keep pace with energetic grade school studentsDetail-oriented and able to follow written and verbal instructionsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsDegree in Education; master's degree a plusClassical Christian education experience a plusTeaching license preferredAbout Spring Hill Christian AcademySpring Hill Christian Academy (SHC) serves K-8 children and families in Spring Hill, Thompson's Station and the surrounding Middle Tennessee area. SHC is a private classical Christian school committed to academic excellence from a Biblical worldview, with small class sizes and a family-like learning environment.Our mission is to support parents in raising young men and women who can reason, discern and apply Truth as the Lord leads them to reach their fullest potential. We do this through Scripture, the time-proven tools of classical education, small class sizes and a family-like community.One thing to check: the About section says K-8, while your current SHCA positioning frames the school as preschool through 8th grade. You may want to align those.