Posted: 21-Nov-25
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on Experience
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Join a growth-oriented, collaborative learning community committed to developing the whole person for college and life. Westminster hires and retains passionate, talented, diverse educators like you to prepare our students to be lifelong learners, well-equipped to address local and global challenges. Westminster excels regionally and nationally in every area of school life, from academics to the arts and athletics, achieving excellence through a wide range of programming — and we need you to help us!
As a Middle School Bible and World Religions Teacher, you support Westminster’s commitment to developing the whole person—academically, spiritually, and personally—through a dynamic, inclusive and academically rigorous curriculum. Rooted in the School’s Christian identity, this position requires a deep understanding of the Bible as a sacred, historical, and literary text, and the ability to guide students in thoughtful, age-appropriate exploration of faith, identity, and spirituality.
As a Middle School faculty member, you’ll teach and learn alongside ninety colleagues who embody the same intellectual curiosity, wholesome intensity, and creative spirit as our students. As part of a Professional Learning Community, you’ll meet in teams to design lessons, create assessments, share ideas, and innovate for the future.
For our part, Westminster stands ready to support you with exceptional resources, including a Center for Teaching that offers workshops, cohorts, coaching, travel grants, and curated support to help you be your best. At Westminster, you are more than just an academic expert; you make a difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and families – and they, in turn, make a difference in yours.
Supervisor: Head of Middle School
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Position Status: Salaried, exempt, full-time, 10-month
Work Hours: Typical hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some weekend and evening work may be required.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach four sections of Exploring the Bible
- Co-teach a 2-week immersive, interdisciplinary class during MayATL
- Teach and support students as part of the Homeroom advisory program
- Work directly with other Middle School teachers as part of a Professional Learning Community
- Contribute to the larger school community through coaching or sponsoring other extracurricular programs
- Other duties as assigned
Additionally, successful candidates should demonstrate:
- A love of working with Middle School students
- An engaging teaching style
- Effective and supportive classroom management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build partnerships with parents and colleagues
- Ability to create and promote an inclusive learning environment
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a cooperative spirit
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to become CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified is required.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may frequently walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is often loud.
Westminster is a drug-free, smoke/vape-free campus.
TRAVEL
Travel is primarily local during the regular business day. Overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required and is associated mainly with planned events, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
Driving a Westminster vehicle will be required for this position.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Westminster is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/M/F/D/V.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree in a related field or discipline. Two or more years of Middle School teaching experience and an advanced degree preferred. Master’s Degree in Divinity and/or ordination in a Christian church preferred
- Deep understanding of the Bible as a sacred, historical and literary text
- Familiarity with major world religions
- Ability to engage students in age-appropriate, respectful, and inclusive discussions about meaning, interpretation, and relevance
- Ability to guide students as they explore questions of faith, identity, and spirituality in a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, respect, and reflection
- Commitment to helping young adolescents from diverse backgrounds and experiences connect the study of the Biblical texts and other world religions to their own lives, fostering critical thinking, personal growth and Westminster’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging