What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Religion Teacher for Upper School position at San Marcos Baptist Academy?
Description
Join a mission with eternal impact:
San Marcos Academy (SMA), located in San Marcos, one of the fastest growing regions in Texas, is a fully accredited private Christian school for students in PreK 3 through 12th grade, with a boarding program for students in grades 6–12. Since 1907, the Academy has provided a tradition of excellence in private Christian education, preparing young men and women for lives of leadership, service, and faith. Our students from across Texas, the United States, and around the world call SMA home. For more information, visit www.smabears.org.
Applications for a part time teaching position are now being accepted for the 2026-2027 school year. The position will require teaching classes, Monday-Friday at the secondary level. The position will teach religion classes for 8th-12th grades.
Essential Duties:
• Teach religion classes part time, instruction in the Old Testament and the New Testament at the upper school level
• Serve as a role model for students
• Observe policies, procedures, and directives from school administration
• Integrate technology into curriculum delivery
• Implement effective classroom and behavior management skills
• Keep student management system up-to-date with grades and lesson plans
• Manage and control support materials (curriculum manipulatives and technology devices) used throughout the year
• Work collegially with peers
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Specific Benefits:
• Class sizes are small
• Students are highly motivated
• Opportunity to work with international students
• Teaching schedule follows the school calendar for holidays
Compensation: Determined by experience
Start Date: August 2026
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in subject area (Bible, Theology, Religion)
• 24 College hours in the teaching discipline
• Teaching certification (preferred)
• 2 years teaching experience (preferred)
• Possess basic computer skills
• Additional qualifications may be required for specific positions