Upper School Science Teacher

Position Description

Status: Full-time, salaried

Benefits:

• 100% of employee insurance premiums covered
• 100% tuition coverage for the children of full-time employees

The Upper School Science/Math Teacher plays a vital role in our mission by helping students see God’s design and order in creation, fostering hearts and minds that seek truth and wisdom in all areas of study. The position serves as both an academic instructor and a spiritual mentor, shaping students in alignment with the school’s Portrait of a Graduate.

About Christ Classical Academy
Christ Classical Academy is a growing classical Christian school in Tallahassee, FL, committed to cultivating wisdom and virtue in our students through a rich classical curriculum rooted in the Christian faith. We are accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and are a member of both the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) and the Society for Classical Learning (SCL). We serve students from K3 through 12th grade and celebrated our first graduating class in spring 2026.

Our Mission: Christ Classical Academy partners with parents to develop followers of Christ who discern and practice what is true, good, and beautiful.

Essential Job Functions
Instruction & Classroom Culture

• Teach a range of Upper School science and math courses, which may include Life Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2, depending on scheduling needs.
• Integrate a biblical worldview into all instruction, affirming Scripture as truth and God as Creator of all things.
• Foster an orderly, engaging classroom environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and spiritual growth.
• Strengthen students’ rhetorical and communication skills across all content areas through lab reports, presentations of research findings, debate on scientific issues, and effective collaboration.

Partnership & Professional Growth

• Partner with parents as the primary authority in their child’s education through consistent communication and collaboration.
• Model a biblical Christian life in conduct, speech, and attitudes, contributing to a faculty culture that reflects Christlike character.
• Participate in the life of the school, including faculty meetings, professional development, student mentoring, and Upper School events.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a math or science related discipline.
• Ability to integrate faith and learning in meaningful, age-appropriate ways.
• Strong communication, classroom management, and interpersonal skills suited to adolescents in grades 7 through 12.
• Preferred – Teaching experience at the middle or high school level, particularly within classical or Christian education.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and willingness to learn and apply classical teaching methods.

Personal Qualifications

• A mature and growing Christian faith; sign and live by the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Sign and live in accordance with the school’s Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality.
• Possess the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6, ESV).
• Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high level of energy.
• Demonstrate sensitivity toward staff, parents, volunteers, and students, and interact with them effectively and graciously.
• Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in all aspects of school operations.