CAREERS

Position Overview

First Baptist Academy is seeking a Lower School Teacher to join the 2020-2021 Lower School team. The Lower School Teacher will be responsible for all curriculum planning, implementing instruction, and executing effective classroom management strategies for elementary aged students. The teacher will communicate with parents during school year through regular correspondence, electronic grade books, and maintaining class pages on the website. Working closely with grade level team members is an important part of the job, as well as specialists, administrators, and other colleagues to ensure that all students make academic and social progress in accordance with FBA’s mission and core values. The teacher will be responsible for being actively involved in pursuing professional development in course preparation and implementing technology initiatives in the classroom.

Key responsibilities

• Develop daily and weekly lesson plans for students.
• Develop various instructional methods that will help the students to gain appropriate knowledge.
• Develop daily and weekly lesson plans for students.
• Assists administration by being observant and supervisory always to care for the safety of students, their good conduct and well-being of buildings and equipment.
• Actively engage in student life.
• Adheres to the Faculty and Staff Handbook and attend faculty meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school, TEA certified.
• Excellent Christian character and a proven record of outstanding classroom performance.
• Excellent writing skills and very strong verbal communications skills are expected, along with the ability to be a positive member of the faculty.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a highly collaborative and rigorous environment.
• Ideal knowledge of current trends in education.
• Interested in leveraging technology to improve the quality of the education delivered to students.

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 PreK Lead Classroom Teacher to join the 2020-2021 Primary School team. The PreK Lead Teacher will be responsible for curriculum planning, implementing instruction, and executing effective classroom management strategies for PreK students. They will be utilizing workstations and ActivBoard regularly in lessons. The Lead Teacher will communicate with parents during school year through regular correspondence, electronic gradebooks, and maintaining class pages on the website.

An important part of the job is working 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. They will be actively involved in pursuing professional development in course preparation and implementing technology initiatives in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach the class assigned according to prepared lesson plans.
• Assists administration by being observant and supervisory at all times to care for the safety of students, their good conduct and well-being of buildings and equipment.
• Attend Faculty meetings.
• Respond to directions of the Principal and other personnel with delegated authority.
• Actively engage in student life.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school and TEA certified.
• Excellent Christian character and a proven record of outstanding classroom performance.
• 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 are expected, along with the ability to be a positive member of the faculty.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a highly collaborative and rigorous environment.
• Ideal knowledge of current trends in education.
• Interested in leveraging technology to improve the quality of the education delivered to students.

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

• 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.