CAREERS
Career Opportunities
First Baptist Academy is looking for highly qualified and motivated applicants in all fields throughout the school. We desire applicants who are committed to professional, educational, and Godly excellence while serving the children of FBA. We are seeking professionals who believe in the TRUTH OF GOD'S WORD as revealed in the Bible and believe in the grace of Jesus Christ.
First Baptist Academy accepts applications anytime, keeping them on file as positions become available.
Current Openings
- Primary School Assistant | Part-Time
- Encore Staff
- Immediate Opening – FBA Primary School Full Time Assistant Position
- Lead Infant Teacher
Primary School Assistant | Part-Time
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.
Encore Staff
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.
Immediate Opening – FBA Primary School Full Time Assistant Position
Position Overview
The Primary School Full Time Assistant position is Monday-Friday from 8:00AM – 5:30PM. The ideal applicant should have experience with children ages Infant through 5 years old. The applicant must be an active Christian, have a nurturing personality, 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.
- Be able 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.
- Work well in a team atmosphere, accepting instructions and assignments from the classroom Lead Teacher and/or Director as needed.
- Be caring, have a passion for teaching, flexible, dependable, eager to learn and ready to make a difference in the lives of children and an impact of future generations.
- Must accrue at least 24 hours of training within the year 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.
Lead Infant Teacher
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 be caring, have a passion for teaching, flexible, dependable, eager to learn and ready to make a difference in the lives of children and an impact of future generations.
- 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.