Berean Junior Academy, located in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina—the Queen City, is seeking a passionate and dedicated First Grade Teacher to join our growing school family. As enrollment continues to increase, we are excited to welcome an educator who is committed to academic excellence and Christ-centered education.

We offer a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and excellent benefits, making this a wonderful opportunity to grow professionally while serving in ministry.

Our Mission

Berean Junior Academy partners with parents to develop students who are grounded in Christ-like character, demonstrate academic excellence, and are prepared to embrace life's opportunities and challenges through faith and service.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a caring, competent, and mission-driven Christian educator who loves working with young children and is passionate about inspiring a lifelong love of learning. The successful candidate will:

• Create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that foster academic, spiritual, and social growth.
• Prepare comprehensive weekly lesson plans that include instructional objectives, learning activities, Biblical worldview integration, assessments, and instructional resources.
• Integrate classroom technology to enhance teaching and student engagement.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Maintain a positive, nurturing, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and school leadership as a valued member of our educational team.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for Berean Junior Academy within the church and the broader community.

Why Berean?

At Berean Junior Academy, you will become part of a warm, welcoming church family and a supportive school board that values collaboration, excellence, and ministry. Our dedicated faculty is committed to helping every student grow academically, spiritually, and personally.

If you are passionate about Christian education and desire to make an eternal difference in the lives of children, we invite you to apply and become part of the exciting future at Berean Junior Academy.

Applicants must be committed Seventh-day Adventist church members in good standing and possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree. State or NAD certification, preferred. New teachers are welcomed to apply to join our team.  Experienced with using technology in a classroom environment, preferably Google Classroom and Promethean board technology. • The candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English and must already be eligible to work in the United States.  Submit resume and a letter of interest to Kim Gaiter, VP of Education, kgaiter@sacsda.org and Sharlene Thomas, Admin. Asst., sthomas@sacsda.org. Resumes will be received, and interviews conducted until the position is filled.