CAREERS

Position Overview

First Baptist Academy is seeking a PreKindergarten Lead Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. The PreK Lead Teacher position is a full-time position with benefits. The ideal candidate is an active Christian who is certified to teach Early Childhood Education in the state of Texas. This position reports to the PreK3-Second Grades Principal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diligent in curriculum planning, implementing instruction, and executing effective classroom management strategies for elementary aged students.
• Communicate with parents during school year through regular correspondence, electronic gradebooks, and maintaining class pages on FBA’s portal system.
• Work closely with grade level team members, specialists, administrators, and other colleagues to ensure that all students make academic and social progress in accordance with FBA’s mission and core values.
• Utilize effective small group instruction and literacy/math workstations.
• Embrace the use of technology to improve the quality of the education delivered to students.
• Pursue professional development in course preparation and classroom technology initiatives.
• Engage in student life, helping each student find his/her place in God’s unfolding story.

Required Qualifications:

• Display authentic Christian character and a desire to work in a Christian environment
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, TEA certified school
• Texas teacher certification
• At least two year’s full-time teaching experience preferred
• FBA is a Licensed Childcare Facility in the State of Texas and a Background Check and Fingerprinting are required. Experience in a licensed childcare facility is a plus.
• Excellent writing skills and very strong verbal communications skills
• Expected to be a positive member of the professional faculty team in a highly collaborative and rigorous environment

Background Check Statement

FBA conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

First Baptist Academy is a Christian school dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals in an environment that is academically rigorous-enriched with the truth of scripture and a relevant Biblical Worldview.

The mission of First Baptist Academy is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to EXPLORE, CREATE, CHALLENGE, and LEAD.

Position Overview

First Baptist Academy is seeking a Lower School Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. The Lower School Teacher position is a full-time position with benefits. The ideal candidate is an active Christian who is certified to teach Early Childhood or Elementary Education in the state of Texas. This position reports to the Principal, PreK3-Second Grades.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diligent in curriculum planning, implementing instruction, and executing effective classroom management strategies for elementary aged students.
• Communicate with parents during school year through regular correspondence, electronic gradebooks, and maintaining class pages on FBA’s portal system.
• Work closely with grade level team members, specialists, administrators, and other colleagues to ensure that all students make academic and social progress in accordance with FBA’s mission and core values.
• Utilize effective small group instruction and literacy/math workstations.
• Embrace the use of technology to improve the quality of the education delivered to students
• Pursue professional development in course preparation and classroom technology initiatives.
• Engage in student life, helping each student find his/her place in God’s unfolding story.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Display authentic Christian character and a desire to work in a Christian environment
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, TEA certified school, Masters preferred
• Texas teacher certification
• At least two year’s full-time teaching experience preferred
• Excellent writing skills and very strong verbal communications skills
• Expected to be a positive member of the professional faculty team in a highly collaborative and rigorous environment
  

Background Check Statement

FBA conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

First Baptist Academy is a Christian school dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals in an environment that is academically rigorous-enriched with the truth of scripture and a relevant Biblical Worldview.

The mission of First Baptist Academy is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to EXPLORE, CREATE, CHALLENGE, and LEAD.

Position Overview

First Baptist Academy is seeking a Middle School Math Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. The Middle School Math Teacher position is a full-time position with benefits. The ideal candidate is an active Christian who holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from an accredited school, while a Master's degree in Mathematics or Education is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• All Middle School educators at FBA are diligent in curriculum planning, implementing instruction, and executing effective classroom management strategies for middle school students.
• Communicate with parents during the school year through regular correspondence, the reporting of grades and maintaining class pages on our portal system.
• Work closely with grade-level team members, specialists, administrators, and other colleagues to ensure that all students make academic and social progress in accordance with FBA’s mission and core values.
• Pursue professional development in course preparation and technology classroom implementation.
• Engage in student life, helping each student find his/her place in God’s unfolding story.

Required Qualifications

● Certified in the state of Texas

• Experience in teaching Pre-Algebra and Algebra
• Display authentic Christian character
• Maintain excellent writing skills and very strong verbal communications skills
• Expected to be a positive member of the professional educator team in a highly collaborative and rigorous environment
• Embrace the use of technology to improve the quality of the education delivered to students

Graduate Profile

First Baptist Academy students experience opportunities to develop their character and intellect through discipleship, leadership, and critical thinking. As graduates of FBA, they are confident to take on challenges in academics, fine arts, and athletics. Students are equipped to serve the needs of others and advocate for their communities, rooted in the Truth of God’s Word.

Background Check Statement

FBA conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

First Baptist Academy is a Christian school dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals in an environment that is academically rigorous-enriched with the truth of scripture and a relevant Biblical Worldview.

The mission of First Baptist Academy is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to EXPLORE, CREATE, CHALLENGE, and LEAD.

Position Overview

The Lead Infant Teacher position is a full-time position with benefits, Monday-Friday from 6:30AM-3:00PM. The ideal applicant should have experience as a teacher in a Licensed Child Care Facility with children ages Infant - 5 years old. The applicant must be an active Christian, nurturing, love being around children, and be able to relate to them.

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be in good health with the physical stamina and agility to work with children.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Have the ability to sit frequently on the floor with children, stand for periods of 30 minutes, walk at a steady pace, and bend at the knee and squat while attending to the children's bathroom needs.
• Needs to work well in a team environment alongside two assistants as well as with the Director of Early Childhood and Office Administration.
• Must accrue at least 24 hours of training annually in applicable areas of each child development studies.
• Keep up with current developments in education by voluntarily attending professional meetings, working on advanced degrees, etc.

Background Check Statement

FBA conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

First Baptist Academy is a Christian school dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals in an environment that is academically rigorous-enriched with the truth of scripture and a relevant Biblical Worldview.

The mission of First Baptist Academy is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to EXPLORE, CREATE, CHALLENGE, and LEAD.

Position Overview

First Baptist Academy is seeking a Part Time Assistant to join the 2020-2021 Primary School team. The Primary School Part-Time Assistant position is Monday-Friday from 12:00-6:00PM. The ideal applicant should have experience with children ages Infant through 5 years old. The applicant must be an active Christian, be nurturing, love children and be able to relate to them.

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be in good health with the physical stamina and agility to work with children.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Have the ability to sit frequently on the floor with children, stand for periods of 30 minutes, walk at a steady pace, and bend at the knee and squat while attending to the children's bathroom needs.
• Needs to work well in a team environment alongside two assistants as well as with the Director of Early Childhood and Office Administration.
• Must accrue at least 24 hours of training in applicable areas of each child development studies.
• Keep up with current developments in education by voluntarily attending professional meetings, working on advanced degrees, etc.

Background Check Statement

FBA conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

First Baptist Academy is a Christian school dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals in an environment that is academically rigorous-enriched with the truth of scripture and a relevant Biblical Worldview.

The mission of First Baptist Academy is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to EXPLORE, CREATE, CHALLENGE, and LEAD.

Position Overview

First Baptist Academy is seeking Encore Staff to join our 2020-2021 school year team. This role is a part-time position that oversees the students that must remain on campus after school is out until their parents are able to pick up the students. The hours of the position are from 2:45PM-6:15PM from the first day of school through the last day of school (9 1/2 months). Holidays are consistent with the school calendar.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the children involved in the Encore program.
• Follow the schedule of each grade level and oversee homework time, snacks, and playground, gym, and classroom time. Takes daily attendance.
• Assist with all minor medical emergencies after 4:00PM. Notifies parents if further medical attention is necessary.
• Serve snacks to students.
• Respond to the direction of the Encore Director.
• Energetic and approachable personality
• Organized
• Punctual
• Multi-tasker

Background Check Statement

FBA conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

First Baptist Academy is a Christian school dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals in an environment that is academically rigorous-enriched with the truth of scripture and a relevant Biblical Worldview.

The mission of First Baptist Academy is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to EXPLORE, CREATE, CHALLENGE, and LEAD.