First Baptist Academy, serving infants through eighth grade, is seeking a Lower School Bible Teacher to serve students in bridge kindergarten through fourth grade by cultivating a vibrant, Christ-centered learning environment that nurtures spiritual growth, biblical literacy, and character formation. FBA teachers exemplify specific characteristics of professionalism to support FBA’s vision, mission, core values, and strategic goals. The position reports to the lower school principal.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to Explore, Create, Challenge, and Lead.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creative Empowerment – Create classroom learning environments that foster a secure and supportive atmosphere, encouraging students to embrace challenges, redefine failure, and advocate for themselves. Design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate Bible lessons that bring Scripture to life through discussion and creative expression (storytelling, drama, music, art, hands-on activities) and inspire students to apply biblical truths in meaningful, practical ways.
- Comprehensive Personalization – Provide diverse learning opportunities tailored to the unique strengths, interests, and challenges of the students. Recognize and support diverse learning styles, spiritual backgrounds, and developmental stages. Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, emotional, and spiritual needs of each student.
- Collective Collaboration – Engage in collective efforts with team members to attain shared goals for the benefit of the students, especially to integrate biblical principles across the curriculum. Partner with parents to support each child’s spiritual journey and communicate progress effectively.
