Gifted Education Teacher

Westminster Christian Academy • Town and Country, MO

17d

About The Position

Westminster Christian Academy is accepting applications for a Gifted Education Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. The teacher will lead classes of gifted students in a program focused on developing critical thinking, creativity, and self-directed learning through original projects and research. The school seeks a candidate interested in Christian education, professional learning, working with students who have talents in multiple disciplines, and creating excellent work products. New faculty receive a standard year-long onboarding experience and mentoring; resources and coaching in gifted education models will also be provided.

Westminster Christian Academy is an independent, coeducational school founded in 1976. It provides a comprehensive college preparatory program for 970 students in grades 7 through 12. The school is on a 70-acre campus in suburban St. Louis County, Missouri, approximately 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Its mission is to honor Jesus Christ by providing an excellent education rooted in biblical truth, as interpreted by the Westminster Confession of Faith, and to help students discover and embrace a biblical view of the world and integrate it into every area of life.

This is a general posting for potential openings next school year. Applicants must arrange for two professional references to submit the Faculty Candidate Evaluation and one pastor reference to submit the Pastor Reference on their behalf.

Requirements

• A clear testimony of a personal saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Membership in or faithful attendance at an approved Protestant church congregation.
• A 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.
• A history of being a lifelong learner.
• Research skills in one or more academic fields.
• Two professional references must submit the Faculty Candidate Evaluation on the candidate's behalf.
• One pastor reference must submit the Pastor Reference on the candidate's behalf.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in Christian education and professional learning.
• Interest in working with students possessing talents in multiple disciplines.
• Passion for making an impact by creating excellent work products.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes of gifted students.
• Help students develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and self-directed learning through original projects and research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time