First Academy Middle School Teacher 2027-2028

First Baptist Church of Rogers•Rogers, AR

About The Position

First Academy is a growing Christian school in Rogers, Arkansas, housed within First Baptist Rogers. The school serves students from PK3 through 8th grade and plans to expand in the coming years. First Academy is accepting applications for middle school teachers serving grades 5–8 for the 2027–2028 school year. Teachers display a genuine love for God, Scripture, and learning; plan and deliver instruction; assess student progress; and individualize instruction to meet students’ needs while maintaining high standards. The role also includes supporting students’ academic, disciplinary, and faith development, communicating with parents, completing classroom administration, collaborating with staff, participating in training and meetings, upholding school policies, and maintaining teaching licensure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Current teaching certification or license.
Credible profession of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
Godly character; pastoral and other character references may be required.
Active membership at First Baptist Rogers is required.
Be a self-educator, lifelong learner, and coachable.
Alignment with the school’s mission and values.
Ability to integrate a biblical worldview into all subjects.
Maturity and emotional stability.
A heart for children, discipling them, and seeing them grow in their faith.

Nice To Haves

Two years of teaching experience preferred.
Christian school experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Display genuine love for God, Scripture, and learning to students.
Pray privately for each student in the class.
Plan the teaching schedule on a daily, weekly, trimester, and yearly basis.
Work through the curriculum at an appropriate pace and assess each child’s progress through the material.
Use formal and informal assessment tools to measure students’ progress.
Individualize instruction according to each child’s needs while moving the class toward high standards of achievement.
Identify and address academic or disciplinary problems, document situations, and alert the principal or parents when appropriate.
Respect the confidentiality of students, families, and colleagues, using discretion in communication.
Complete administrative tasks that support the smooth operation of the classroom.
Treat parents as students’ primary teachers and value communication with them.
Keep parents informed about what is being taught through work sent home and weekly communication.
Contribute to a cooperative and collegial atmosphere among teachers and staff.
Avoid gossip and raise problems only with appropriate people.
Participate in training, meetings, and other initiatives.
Respect and uphold school policies and standards outlined in faculty policies, student handbooks, and faculty training.
Follow the Matthew 18:15–17 model for handling conflicts.
Perform teaching and non-teaching tasks with quality, attention to detail, timeliness, and professionalism.
Maintain licensure.