High School Bible Teacher

New Covenant Academy is a Christian School serving grades Jr.K-12. All qualifying candidates must support the mission statement: "New Covenant Academy is a Christian school committed to Academic Excellence, Biblical Truth, and Christlike character."

NCA is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time 9th and 10th Grade Bible Teacher (employment agreement renewable annually, pending board approval) beginning in August 2026. The individual will work at the Warrior Campus at 3304 S. Cox Rd. Springfield, MO 65807.

The role of the teacher is to engage and inspire students to learn the subject matter and impart skills and attitudes that will positively contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible Christian men and women. The teacher will integrate Biblical principles throughout the curriculum, plan and implement a course of study to meet the individual needs of students, and assess student progress while demonstrating their own mastery of the subject matter taught.

The teacher must also communicate and collaborate effectively with parents, students, administration, and faculty for the success of each student. (A full job description will be provided upon interview).

Preferred candidates will have a valid teaching certificate from Missouri (or another U.S. state). Although an ideal candidate for this position would have experience working with youth and a degree in biblical studies or youth ministry, neither credential is required.

Candidates mus t have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and an evident love of God, a love of students, and a passion for teaching the Bible. Candidates will be expected to teach the NCA Bible curriculum (as determined by the Bible Department Head in conjunction with the Academic Leadership Team) in accordance with provided scope and sequence documents. Preferred candidates will have a strong sense of classroom management, but all candidates should display a willingness to receive instructional coaching as needed.

• Evidence of regeneration and commitment to the Lordship of Christ.
• A personal and growing relationship with Jesus that involves regular prayer and Bible reading.
• A clear dedication to God’s Kingdom work.
• Regular, active involvement in a local body of believers that is in alignment with NCA’s mission and policies.
• An expressed desire and calling to work in Christian education.
• Full agreement, without reservation, with the school’s Statement of Faith.
• A lifestyle compatible with NCA standards and policies.
• A commitment to implementing all job duties “as unto the Lord,” working with all one’s heart for Christ (cf. Colossians 3:23).

The salary base for a beginning teacher is $40,000 and goes up incrementally based on education and years of teaching experience.

Fringe benefits for the full-time teacher include medical insurance for the employee, with NCA paying for a majority of the premium. The employee may pay for an additional cafeteria plan for themselves and their family.

50% discount in tuition remission for your own qualified student to attend New Covenant Academy.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, possibly run, stretch, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal.

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must have the ability to demonstrate the proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation. Other physical activities may be required related to the physical ability to perform emergency procedures, evacuating students out of the classroom (possibly through a window) or following other emergency protocols.

This position may require occasional lifting or transport of objects (25-30lbs). Rarely, it may be necessary to lift up to 50lbs.

Fluorescent lit classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, and other areas where students may be. Noise levels will vary throughout the shift.

NCA does not discriminate against applicants for employment or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry/ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.