5th Grade Teacher

Columbia Union Conference | Ohio Conference

Spring Valley Academy (SVA), a Seventh-day Adventist PreK–12 Christian school located in Centerville, Ohio, is seeking a passionate, Christ-centered educator to serve as a Fifth Grade Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. This position is open immediately.

At Spring Valley Academy, we are committed to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and developing students who know and love Jesus. We are looking for a teacher who values strong relationships, effective classroom instruction, and discipleship-focused education.

Spring Valley Academy currently serves approximately 600 students in grades PreK–12. Our elementary program is built on collaboration and teamwork. We have two fifth grade teachers, and the successful candidate would be joining an experienced and supportive teaching team that works closely together to help students thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.

Responsibilities

• Teach all core elementary subjects to fifth grade students
• Create an engaging, organized, and spiritually nurturing classroom environment
• Integrate biblical principles and faith into daily instruction
• Maintain strong communication with parents, staff, and administration
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to support student growth
• Participate in school events, staff meetings, worships, and professional development opportunities
• Support the mission and values of Seventh-day Adventist Christian education

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required
• Current teaching certification or ability to obtain certification preferred
• Practicing Seventh-day Adventist in regular standing with the church
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Passion for mentoring and discipling students spiritually and academically
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Prior elementary teaching experience preferred
• You must be eligible to work in the United States with all of your paperwork completed before you apply.

Posted by:Peter Cousins

Spring Valley Academy offers an enriching educational experience that not only encourages our students to excel academically, but also develop healthy bodies and thriving spiritual lives along the way.

Spring Valley Academy, a Seventh-day Adventist K-12 Christian school, is dedicated to nurturing students in a personal relationship with God, developing academic excellence, and inspiring service to others. Since its founding in 1968, Spring Valley Academy has focused on the education of the whole student, with emphasis on academics and college preparation combined with opportunities for service, development of talents and abilities and an environment focused on a relationship with Jesus.