About Spring Hill Christian Academy

Spring Hill Christian Academy (SHC) serves the K-8 children and families of Spring Hill, Thompson Station and surrounding area in Middle Tennessee. SHC is a private Classical Christian school dedicated to academic excellence from a Biblical worldview. Class sizes are small with an overall focus on cultivating a family-like learning environment.

The mission of SHC is to support parents in raising young men and women that are able to reason, discern, and apply Truth as the Lord leads them to achieve their fullest potential. This is accomplished by way of Scripture, the time-proven tools of classical education, small class sizes, and cultivating a family-like community.

Summary

Love teaching kids in a positive Christian environment? This may be the job for you.

We are currently searching for teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. You should not only love the subjects you teach, but also be excited about creating lifelong learners.

You’ll cultivate student strengths and come alongside them to make weaker areas strong. Your students should be expected to excel in academics under your guidance.

You should shepherd your class by serving as a mentor, being a positive role model, and contributing to the development of strong moral character.

To excel in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of effective teaching practices that ensure learning is an engaging and meaningful experience. Our ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal and organizational skills that contribute to the school’s overall positive and engaging culture for students.

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans and set high expectations for students
Giving and grading assignments, homework and tests
Establish and administer classroom rules and standards
Take attendance and document daily notes
Help students prepare for standardized testing
Oversee students during recess, lunch and other activities
Update and meet with parents about their children’s progress
Maintain a clean and sanitary classroom
Communicate with parents regularly through the class newsletter and parent-teacher conferences
Help plan and lead fall and spring semester field trips
Work with staff to ensure all gaps are filled and school policies are being followed appropriately
Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development
Willingness to learn and apply Classical Christian teaching methodologies

Qualifications

Proven work experience as a teacher or similar role
The ability to communicate in ways students will understand, as well as with parents and administrators
Confidence speaking in front of groups and enforcing classroom rules
The creativity to create engaging lesson plans and inspire students to learn
The physical and mental stamina to keep up with high-energy grade school students
Must be detail-oriented and able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Degree in Education; Master’s degree a plus
Classical Christian education experience a plus
A teaching license is preferred

Salary: 33000 - 40000 USD Per annum

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