Grades 7-8 Language Arts Teacher

Overview

Southern Union Conference | Georgia-Cumberland Conference

Collegedale Academy (CA) is a thriving Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school located in Collegedale, TN. Serving approximately 900 students, CA’s location on the campus of Southern Adventist University provides an environment that supports strong academic achievement. More importantly, however, the spiritual opportunities throughout our school/church community are invaluable.

CA is seeking a dynamic, spiritually grounded, full-time NAD-certified Seventh-day Adventist educator to serve as a middle school language arts teacher for grades 7–8. Responsibilities include teaching the language arts classes, student supervision, and fulfilling other duties as assigned by administration.

The ideal candidate is passionate about youth ministry, teamwork, and leadership in students. This educator will partner with school leadership to create learning experiences that promote critical thinking, spiritual growth, and personal reflection within a Christ-centered environment.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a collaborative spirit, a growth mindset, and a commitment to holistic Adventist education. A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience is preferred.

• Teach language arts to middle school students (grades 7–8).
• Provide student supervision and supervision-related duties as assigned by administration.
• Collaborate with school leadership to design learning experiences that promote critical thinking, spiritual growth, and personal reflection within a Christ-centered environment.

• Proficient in teaching writing and reading to a variety of learners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A service-oriented, Christ-centered approach to education.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Commitment to supporting students’ spiritual, academic, physical, and social development.
• Above all, model a deep love for God, a genuine passion for young people, and a dedication to guiding students toward lives of purpose, faith, and discipleship.

At CA, we are committed to holistic, Christ-centered education and welcome candidates who are eager to advance our mission of educating, equipping, and inspiring students to serve.

• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience preferred.

Collegedale Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist school established to educate, equip, and inspire students to be critical thinkers who serve others and reflect Christ’s character. CA provides learning opportunities for students ages 3 through grade 12 through a blend of spiritual and academic growth activities, including classroom worship, mission trips, community service projects, fine arts, athletic activities, and dual enrollment classes.

CA’s pursuit of academic rigor includes fair and robust academic standards integrated with relevant technology—all while giving the opportunity to bond both spiritually and personally.