CAREERS

Position Overview

First Baptist Academy is seeking a part-time Technology Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. This position will teach PreK3 through Second Grade students. The ideal candidate is an active Christian who is certified to teach Elementary Education in the state of Texas and has experience with different technology related applications.

If desired, this part-time position may be combined with the Part-Time PreK3 through Kindergarten Art Teacher position for additional part-time hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Diligent in curriculum planning, implementing instruction, and executing effective classroom management strategies for early childhood and elementary aged students.
• Create lesson plans based on current Texas PreK Technology Guidelines and TEKS for Bridge Kinder-Second Grade.
• Instruct students in technology disciplines including, but not limited to, mouse skills, keyboarding, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, digital storytelling, research strategies, basic coding, and digital citizenship.
• Organize and distribute technology materials for classroom use (ipad cart).
• Provide written or video instructions for common technical tasks, as needed.
• Train new and returning teachers on required software applications (i.e. ActivInspire, gradebook, and class portal pages).
• Assist with ERB CTP testing once a year for 1^st-4^th Grades.
• Work closely with grade level team teachers and administrators to ensure that all students develop an interest in technology while understanding how to be good digital citizens.
• Communicate with parents during school year, as needed.
• 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 university
• 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 part-time Art Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. This position will teach PreK3 through Kindergarten students. The ideal candidate is an active Christian who is certified to teach Early Childhood or Art in the state of Texas.

If desired, this part-time position may be combined with the Part-Time PreK3 through 2^nd Grade Technology Teacher position for additional part-time hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diligent in curriculum planning, implementing instruction, and executing effective classroom management strategies for early childhood aged students.
• Create lesson plans based on current Texas PreK Art Guidelines and TEKS for Bridge and Kinder.
• Communicate with parents during school year, as needed.
• Maintain art storage closets, cabinets, and inventory supplies.
• Upload students’ work to the Artsonia digital art gallery.
• Assemble fall and spring art show in collaboration with the music teacher (BK & K only).
• Work closely with grade level team teachers and administrators to ensure that all students develop a love for art while developing their fine motor skills using different art mediums.
• 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 university
• 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 full-time Administrative Assistant to the PreK3-Second Grades Principal beginning July 1, 2021. Primarily, this employee will assist and support the Principal and faculty in daily duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating activities and functional responsibilities related to PreK and Lower School initiatives.
• Inventories and organizes the first floor workroom and orders supplies for the faculty.
• Tracks purchases made throughout the year against the Lower School Budget.
• Provides support to faculty in the workroom on a scheduled basis.
• Maintains flexibility in covering classrooms and lunch duties and assisting with student discipline, as needed.
• Coordinates substitute teachers when faculty needs to be out and maintains the sub sign-in sheet and payroll authorization forms to submit for approval.
• Schedules grade level events and meetings and collects weekly lesson plans.
• Creates schedule and makes room reservations for parent/teacher conferences in the fall and spring.
• Organizes Professional Development registration and travel arrangements for the Principal and Faculty.
• Answers telephone calls, and provides information and assistance to parents, teachers, and students.
• Attends operational, school, and other related meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned that support the PreK3-Second Grade Principal.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent Christian character
• Excellent communication skills both written and orally
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word and other software applications
• Knowledge of office administration procedures
• Excellent ability to form working relationships within the school while maintaining confidentiality
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred
• Two-three years of previous Administrative Assistant experience preferred

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.

• 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.