Anchorage Junior Academy (AJA) is looking for a teacher starting fall of 2025 who is passionate about helping children learn, enthusiastic, organized, and loves working with kids and sharing their love for Christ. Depending on experience, this role could also include the significant and rewarding responsibility of serving as the teaching principal and leader/vision caster for AJA. AJA is an outstanding school located in Anchorage, AK – a thriving, beautiful, and ethnically diverse city with a population of around 290,000. Anchorage is surrounded by mountains, has a view of the inlet, and offers a wide variety of cultural, musical, and outdoor activities. AJA is blessed to have three teacher positions, including a locally funded Pre-kindergarten/ kindergarten teacher (teacher continuing), and two full-time salaried teacher positions for grades 1-4 and 5-8. The school also has two teacher assistants, a school secretary, and a volunteer music teacher. It is situated on several acres near the zoo, in a stunning and serene part of the city. The school provides a large complex with multiple classrooms, a library, a kitchen, and a gymnasium. AJA is backed by seven constituent churches located in the Anchorage "bowl". This is an excellent opportunity for an ideal candidate seeking an adventure in Alaska, contributing to the Anchorage community's educational ministry. The chosen candidate will have the privilege of collaborating with a diverse group of students, families, churches, and the community.

If you possess a denominational elementary teaching certificate and are an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in good standing, you are the ideal candidate! However, those with other teaching certifications will also be considered. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact for Christ while enjoying great ministry opportunities and outdoor adventures. Please contact John Winslow, Alaska Education Superintendent at John.winslow@alaskaconference.org or 907-346-1004 to apply.