Mission Valley Christian Academy, a non-denominational ACSI certified Christian school and
the premier private school in Lake County, is seeking a highly motivated, engaged, and
passionate Music Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. This position would be to teach
Elementary through High School courses varying from music theory, to basic instrumental, band,
and choral options based on the experience and expertise of the teacher.
MVCA is a smaller school located in Polson Montana and surrounded by the beautiful Mission
Mountains and at the southern end of Flathead Lake. Our enrollment runs between 150 - 160
students each year and everyone here is like family. The salary is $29k for first year teachers for
the nine months between September and May each year. Benefits include medical and dental
benefits, professional development and certification costs, and lower tuition rates for students of
teachers.
The minimum requirement for this position is a four year degree, preferably in music and/or
education, and a willingness to start ACSI certification during the first year at MVCA.
MVCA is seeking ideal candidates who can articulate a Biblical worldview and consider
themselves to be 21st Century educators who embrace current best practices. Candidates should
possess a desire to grow within a professional learning community and be enthusiastic about
teaching and learning. Candidates should exhibit a passion for teaching and working with
students and uphold the highest standards of excellence professionally and personally.
Candidates should be willing to collaborate with staff members and families and be reflective
practitioners. Candidates must agree with MVCA’s Statement of Faith below.
Additional Selection Criteria for Prospective Teachers

• Proficient in the use and integration of technology in the classroom.
• Skilled in maintaining records and committed to parental involvement/communication.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal skills.
• Evidence of excellent verbal communication skills.
• Exhibits strong problem-solving skills.
• Shows skill and sensitivity in working with all members of the school community.
• Willing to contribute regularly to school community activities.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and schedule management for athletic events.
• Experienced teachers preferred.

For consideration, please address your cover letters and send your resume and any
disagreement with our statement of faith to Mr. Andrew Russell, Head of School, at
andrew.russell@mvcapolson.org or Mission Valley Christian Academy, 38907 WWJD Ln.,
Polson, Montana 59860.

MVCA Statement of Faith:
There is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three persons; Father, Son
and Holy Spirit (Isaiah 43:10; John 1:1-3, 3:16; 2 Corinthians 13:14).
Jesus Christ is True GOD and True Man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the
Virgin Mary. He died upon the cross, the just for the unjust as a substitution for sacrifice. All
who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. He rose from the dead
according to the scriptures. He is now at the right hand of His Majesty on High as our Great
Priest. (Matthew 1:18-23; 28:6 Isaiah 53:5; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 7:25; 4:14; Romans 3:24-25;
John 20:9)
The Holy Spirit is a divine Person, sent to indwell, guide, teach and empower the believer and
convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment. (John 14:16-17; Acts 1:5, 8;
Galatians 5:16, 25) The Old and New Testaments, inerrant and infallible as originally given,
were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of
men. The Bible constitutes the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice. (2 Timothy
3:16, 17; 2 Peter 1:19-21; John 5:39; Mathew 24:35; Psalm 119:89)
Man was created in the image and likeness of God; he fell through disobedience, incurring
thereby both physical and spiritual death. All men are born with a sinful nature and are separated
from the life of God and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus
Christ. (Genesis 1:27; Romans 3:23; Psalm 51:5, Romans 5:12, 15-19)
Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men; and those who repent and believe
in Him, accepting Him as their personal Lord and Savior, are born again of Holy Spirit, receive
the gift of eternal life and become children of God. (Romans 5:1-2.6:23, 8:1; John 6:47;
Ephesians 2:13; John 3:16)
The church consists of all those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through his
blood, and are born again of the Holy Spirit. Christ is the Head of the Body. The church has
been commissioned by Him to go into all the world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all
nations. The local church is a body of believers in Christ who are joined together for the worship
of God, for edification through the Word of God, for prayer, fellowship and the proclamation of
the Gospel and observance of the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper. (Romans 6:4,
12:5; Acts2:47; 1 Corinthians 11:26, 28, 12:12-27; Matt.28:19-20; Psalm 111:1 Hebrews
10:24-25; Acts 2:41)
There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust; for the former, a resurrection
unto life, for the latter, a resurrection unto judgment (Revelation 7:15-17; 1 Corinthians 2:9;
Matt. 13:41-42, 25:41; Revelation 20:10, 15)
The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ will be personal and visible. This is the believer’s
blessed hope and is a vital truth. Christ’s return encourages us to live holy and faithful lives. (1
Thessalonians 4:16-17; Titus 2:12-13; Hebrews 9:28)