First Baptist Academy, serving infants through eighth grade, is seeking a Lower School Bible Teacher to serve students in bridge kindergarten through fourth grade by cultivating a vibrant, Christ-centered learning environment that nurtures spiritual growth, biblical literacy, and character formation. FBA teachers exemplify specific characteristics of professionalism to support FBA’s vision, mission, core values, and strategic goals. The position reports to the lower school principal.

Mission Statement:

Our mission 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:

• Creative Empowerment – Create classroom learning environments that foster a secure and supportive atmosphere, encouraging students to embrace challenges, redefine failure, and advocate for themselves. Design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate Bible lessons that bring Scripture to life through discussion and creative expression (storytelling, drama, music, art, hands-on activities) and inspire students to apply biblical truths in meaningful, practical ways.

• Comprehensive Personalization – Provide diverse learning opportunities tailored to the unique strengths, interests, and challenges of the students. Recognize and support diverse learning styles, spiritual backgrounds, and developmental stages. Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, emotional, and spiritual needs of each student.

• Collective Collaboration – Engage in collective efforts with team members to attain shared goals for the benefit of the students, especially to integrate biblical principles across the curriculum. Partner with parents to support each child’s spiritual journey and communicate progress effectively.

• Supportive Guidance – Assist students in recognizing their talents and guiding them in utilizing these gifts to serve others and discover God’s desired path for their lives. Guide students in developing habits of prayer, worship, service, and biblical decision-making. Collaborate with the Dean of Spiritual Life on leading the weekly Lower School Chapel service.

• Continuous Professional Growth – Pursue professional development opportunities to incorporate Christian education and optimal teaching methodologies in our classrooms. Actively engage in spiritual growth through personal Bible study, church involvement, and professional learning communities.

Required Qualifications:

• Faithful Integrity – Model Biblical values, principles, and desired behaviors for student guidance while demonstrating a desire to work in a Christian environment. Serve as a Christ-centered role model for students, families, and colleagues both inside and outside the classroom..

• Moral and Ethical Standards – Uphold high moral and ethical standards within the classroom and greater school community. Demonstrate wisdom, discernment, and fairness in student discipline and parent communication. 

• Servant Heart – Demonstrate humility, servant leadership, and a willingness to serve others in a Christ-like manner. Show patience, grace, and a nurturing spirit in guiding students’ academic and spiritual development. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Christian/biblical studies or related field from an accredited school. Master’s in theological studies is preferred.

• TEA or ACSI teacher certification

• At least two years of full-time teaching experience.

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.  

It is the policy of First Baptist Academy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations.

About First Baptist Academy

First Baptist Academy (FBA), is a private college preparatory school in the Galleria area of Houston, TX for students from early childhood through eighth grade . First Baptist Academy was founded in 1998 and is an independently governed ministry of Houston’s First Baptist Church. Current student enrollment is approximately 500 students EE through 8th grade. FBA maintains accreditations through ISAS, AdvancEd (SACS), ACTABS, and is located in the heart of the thriving City of Houston. Our mission is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to Explore, Create, Challenge, and Lead. 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. It is the policy of First Baptist Academy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law ...except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations. FBA conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

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