MS Bible and World Religions Teacher

The Westminster Schools • Atlanta, GA

11h

About The Position

The Middle School Bible and World Religions Teacher is a mission-aligned educator who supports Westminster’s commitment to developing the whole person—academically, spiritually, and personally—through a dynamic, inclusive, and academically rigorous curriculum. Rooted in the School’s Christian identity, the position requires a deep understanding of the Bible as a sacred, historical, and literary text, with the ability to guide students in thoughtful, age-appropriate exploration of faith, identity, and spirituality. Teachers at Westminster are a part of a growth-oriented, collaborative learning community that values curiosity, respect, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Faculty engage students through an engaging teaching style, strong relationships, and a supportive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, personal growth, and moral development. Responsibilities may include teaching multiple sections of Bible, participating in Professional Learning Communities, advising students, contributing to interdisciplinary programming such as MayATL, and supporting the wider school community through extracurricular involvement. Teachers are expected to bring enthusiasm, flexibility, and a cooperative spirit, as well as the ability to partner effectively with parents, colleagues, and administrators. The role requires proficiency with instructional technology, a love of working with students, and the ability to promote an inclusive and engaging classroom environment. This position contributes to Westminster’s broader mission of preparing students for college and for life as leaders of conscience distinguished by courage, humility, and optimism.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a related field or discipline.
• Deep understanding of the Bible as a sacred, historical, and literary text, with the ability to engage students in age-appropriate discussions about meaning, interpretation, and relevance.
• Familiarity with major world religions.
• Ability to engage students in age-appropriate, respectful, and inclusive discussions about meaning, interpretation, and relevance.
• Ability to guide students as they explore questions of faith, identity, and spirituality in a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, respect, and reflection.
• Commitment to helping young adolescents from diverse backgrounds and experiences connect the study of the Biblical texts and other world religions to their own lives, fostering both critical thinking and personal growth, and Westminster’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• a love of working with Middle School students
• an engaging teaching style
• effective and supportive classroom management
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• the ability to build partnerships with parents and colleagues
• the ability to create and promote an inclusive learning environment
• enthusiasm, flexibility, and a cooperative spirit

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of Middle School teaching experience and an advanced degree are preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Divinity and/or ordination in a Christian church preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches four sections of Exploring the Bible
• Co-teaches a 2-week immersive, interdisciplinary class during MayATL
• Teaches and supports students as part of the Homeroom advisory program
• Works directly with other Middle School teachers as part of a Professional Learning Community
• Contributes to the larger school community through coaching or sponsoring other extracurricular programs
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level