Gifted Education Teacher, 2027-28 School Year

Westminster Christian Academy; Missouri; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Christian Academy in Town & Country, MO, invites applications for a Gifted Education Teacher for the 2027-28 school year. The teacher will lead classes of gifted students in a program that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and self-directed learning through original projects and research, within a Christian education framework.

The ideal candidate should be committed to professional learning, capable of developing cross-disciplinary projects, and excited to mentor students as

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of a personal saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Church membership or faithful attendance at a Protestant congregation.
• Ability to work independently and develop community partnerships.
• Ambition to suggest new ideas and initiate projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes of gifted students and foster critical thinking.
• Provide opportunities for original projects and independent research.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate gifted education models.

Skills

Critical thinking

Creativity

Self-directed learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in liberal arts

Job description

Position:Gifted Education Teacher, 2027-28 School Year

Location: Town & Country, MO

Job Id:569

# of Openings:1

Westminster Christian Academy is accepting applications for a Gifted Education Teacher for the 2027-28 school year. The Gifted Teacher will be responsible for leading classes of gifted students in a program that encompasses helping students develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and self-directed learning including original projects and research. The ideal candidate will have an interest in Christian education, professional learning, working with students possessing talents in multiple disciplines, and have a passion for making an impact by creating excellent work products. In addition to the standard year-long onboarding experience and mentoring program provided to all faculty new to Westminster, resources for and coaching in gifted education models will be provided.

Founded in 1976 as an independent, coeducational school, Westminster Christian Academy provides a comprehensive college preparatory program for 970 students in grades 7 through 12. The school is located in suburban St. Louis County, Missouri, on a 70-acre campus, 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis.

Westminster Christian Academy honors Jesus Christ by providing an excellent education, rooted in biblical truth as interpreted by the Westminster Confession of Faith, for the children of Christian parents. Faculty and staff enable students to discover and embrace a biblical view of the world and integrate that view into every area of life.

Qualifications

• A clear testimony of a personal saving relationship with Jesus Christ
• Membership or faithful attendance at an approved Protestant church congregation
• Bachelor's degree in a liberal arts program, broadly construed
• Ability to work independently and develop community partnerships
• Ambition to suggest new ideas and initiate projects
• Demonstrated positive interactions with young adults
• History of being a lifelong learner
• Research skills in one or more academic fields

In order to complete the application process, candidates must also have:

PLEASE NOTE: This is a general posting for potential openings next school year.