6th Grade Teacher & Social-Emotional Coach​/Counselor

6th Grade Teacher & Social-Emotional Coach/Counselor Collegedale Academy in Collegedale, TN

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.

Collegedale Academy (CA) is seeking a dynamic, spiritually grounded, full-time NAD-certified Seventh-day Adventist educator to serve as a 6th-grade teacher with additional responsibilities supporting the social and emotional well-being of students in grades 5–8.

Primary responsibilities include teaching 6th-grade Bible, collaborating closely with school counselors to support student development, providing supervision, and fulfilling other duties as assigned by administration. The ideal candidate is committed to fostering a Christ-centered learning environment and nurturing students’ spiritual, emotional, and academic growth.

Candidates holding degrees in both education and counseling are strongly preferred. Applicants who are willing to obtain a counseling endorsement in addition to their elementary endorsement will also be considered.

The ideal candidate is passionate about youth ministry and will partner with a dedicated Bible department and 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.

• Works well with children addressing various social and emotional needs
• 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, the selected candidate will 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.

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.

Collegedale Academy provides learning opportunities for students age 3 - grade 12 through a blend of spiritual and academic growth activities and classes along with a variety of learning experiences 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.