Secondary Science Teacher - Fall 2026

Job Description

Asheville Christian Academy seeks a dynamic Science teacher for grades 8-12 who works collaboratively with the rest of the Science Department as well as other classroom teachers. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a Science or related field and have teaching experience at the middle or high school level.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all constituents. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Able to maintain a laboratory by purchasing, discarding, tracking and organizing equipment and chemicals.
• Able to instruct and follow relevant laboratory safety guidelines.

• Collaborates well with colleagues of diverse backgrounds on pedagogical approaches, curricular alignment, and instructional strategies.

• Promotes the use of multiple methods in solving problems, identifying more efficient strategies and generalizing principles to a broad variety of applications.

• Encourages collaborative teamwork in the classroom, teaching students to communicate effectively and thoughtfully, justify their reasoning and to consider multiple perspectives when solving problems.

• Invests in the life of the school by participating in department meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings, multi-sensory instructional training, in-service training, and any and all aspects that support the student safety and learning experience.

• Consistently plans and prepares, in advance, all lessons in writing. Responds to unforeseen challenges or situations with the proper attitude and action.

• Grades and provides evaluative feedback to students in a timely manner.

• Challenges students academically while demonstrating concern for their overall welfare.

• Maintains a safe and orderly classroom. Applies discipline in a reasonable, redemptive, and consistent manner.

• Continually seeks professional development opportunities in order to grow as a content expert and educator.

Required Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

• 3 or more years of teaching experience.

• Demonstrates a superior knowledge of the subject/age being taught.

• Communicates effectively with students, parents, peers, and administrators.

• Fuses a robust Biblical worldview with every subject matter and relationship, using a variety of methods without compromising the truth of the Word of God.

• Respects the diversity of students, including their race, denominational persuasion, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and learning ability.

• Can clearly articulate a Biblical philosophy of education.

• Maintains confidentiality with sensitive information.

• Willing to abide by ACA’s Professional Standards.

Required Personal Qualifications

· Acknowledges Christ as Savior and seeks to live a life grounded in grace and obedience to Him.

• Believes the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God—the standard for faith and practice (Article II, ACA By-Laws).

• Believes and actively supports the By-Laws of Asheville Christian Academy (attached to application).

• Demonstrates a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual service to others.

• Stands as a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40). This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct (ACA Lifestyle Statement/Declaration of Moral Integrity attached to application).

• Demonstrates the fruits of mature Christians, has a knowledge of Scripture, and has a fundamental understanding of key doctrines covered in the By-laws.

• Has a Christ-centered home.

• Actively participates in a local Bible-believing church.

• Is in agreement with the Statement of Faith, Christian Philosophy of Education and Core Values of Asheville Christian Academy.

• Appreciates Christian Education and is committed to helping ACA meet the instructional needs and overall wellbeing of all students.

• Presents Jesus Christ first and Asheville Christian Academy second.

• Demonstrates a collaborative style of work, and a spirit of problem-solving and joy in service.

• Maintains a professional appearance indicative of a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty in dress, words, and actions consistent with school policy and the teachings of scripture (Philippians 4:8-9).

Additional Staff Requirements

It is expected that all staff will:

• Sign and live cheerfully by the ACA Lifestyle Statement (attached to application) as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry.

• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way he should go” (Prov. 22:6, NIV).

• Develop and maintain rapport and effective communication with students, parents, and staff by demonstrating a servant's sensitivity and treating others with courtesy, patience, dignity, respect, and a good sense of humor.

• Defend scripturally grounded principles and convictions in the face of pressures and partisan influences but with gentleness and grace toward others (I Peter 3:15).

• Acknowledge mistakes and weaknesses and take measures to correct, grow, and improve.

• Respect and be loyal to those whom God has placed in authority over them.

• Learn and thoroughly know the story of ACA, its history, and culture.

• Maintain a lifestyle that is consistent with a Christian role model, including the outward demonstration of joy, love, mercy, modesty, good taste in conversation and entertainment, and overall consistency with ACA policy.

• Demonstrate the spiritual stability to maintain a vibrant Christian walk, publicly and privately, during good times and hard times demonstrating an objectivity and optimism grounded in the providence and sovereignty of God.

• Demonstrate love and compassion for children.

• Express an attitude of grace toward one’s self and to others.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in the operation of the classroom and school community.

• Be an enthusiastic and encouraging visionary for Christian education and a high-energy self-starter.

• Cooperate and work cheerfully as members of this Christian community.