Upper English Language Arts Teacher

Kwfc Radio Station; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off aligned with the school calendar

Tuition discount for eligible employees

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Kinetic Bridges Academy, located in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking a Christian educator for upper-level English Language Arts. This nonprofit Christian academy offers a unique opportunity to invest in students' academic and spiritual growth while fostering meaningful relationships with families.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a passion for teaching literature and writing. Responsibilities include teaching ELA classes and supporting students via email, integrating biblical truths in instruction, and collaborating with faculty.

Qualifications

• Agreement with the school's Statement of Faith.
• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Passion for academic and spiritual growth.

Responsibilities

• Teach junior high and high school ELA including literature and writing.
• Plan engaging lessons to develop critical thinking skills.
• Support students and parents via email.
• Create a respectful and engaging classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and school leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Ability to integrate biblical truths

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, or Literature

Job description

Description: Kinetic Bridges Academy is seeking a Christian educator to teach upper-level English Language Arts in our hybrid learning environment. We are a nonprofit Christian academy partnering closely with families to provide an academically engaging, Christ-centered education. Our teachers have the unique opportunity to know their students well, build strong relationships with parents, and support students’ academic and spiritual growth. If you enjoy teaching literature and writing, value meaningful relationships, and like helping students grow in both skill and confidence, we would love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Teach junior high and high school ELA, including literature, writing, grammar, and composition, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• Plan engaging lessons that develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, and strong writing skills.
• Support students and parents via email on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Integrate biblical truth into literature and writing instruction while reinforcing Christian character.
• Create a classroom environment that is respectful, engaging, and discussion-based.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leadership.
• Participate in team meetings, parent conferences, and school events.

Qualifications

• Agreement with Kinetic Bridges Academy’s Statement of Faith and a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Literature, or a related field.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Passion for helping students grow academically and spiritually.
• Previous teaching experience in middle school or high school ELA (preferred).
• Experience in public, homeschool, hybrid, or Christian education settings (preferred).
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs (preferred).
• Missouri teaching certification (preferred).

Schedule

• On Campus – Monday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• On Campus – Wednesday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• On Campus – Friday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• Remote Support – Tuesday & Thursday: Planning, grading, parent communication, and student support.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salaried position paid bi-weekly over 12 months.
• Approximately six weeks of paid time off aligned with the school calendar.
• Scheduled planning time.
• Tuition discount for eligible employees.
• Professional development opportunities.

To Apply

At Kinetic Bridges Academy, we believe teaching is more than delivering lessons. It is investing in students’ lives while partnering with families to help children become lifelong learners and faithful followers of Christ. If you feel called to join this mission, please submit your application through our employment page: https://kineticbridges.org/employment/