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5th Grade Teacher

Ooltewah Adventist School in Ooltewah, TN
Southern Union Conference | Georgia-Cumberland Conference
Description

Ooltewah Adventist School is seeking a full-time, Seventh-day Adventist NAD-certified 5th grade teacher (departmentalizing some 6th grade classes).  Located in Ooltewah, Tennessee, just minutes from Southern Adventist University, the school benefits from the area's educational expertise and training opportunities.

Serving 168 students, Ooltewah Adventist School is supported by a full-time principal, nine dedicated teachers, support staff, and outstanding support from the constituent church. The school is known for its excellent academics and vibrant music program, which includes both band and chimes, a growing athletic program, and a family-oriented atmosphere.

Ideal candidates will have a strong relationship with Jesus, embody traditional Adventist lifestyle values, and be passionate about Adventist education. They should demonstrate a deep understanding of working with elementary-aged students, possess strong pedagogical skills, and create student-centered classrooms that enhance learning. Key qualifications include the ability to select age-appropriate instructional strategies, utilize sound teaching methods, communicate effectively, plan consistently, and maintain a positive team spirit.

Above all, the successful candidate will be someone who is deeply committed to Christ-centered teaching and learning. For more information, please visit our website at www.oaksonline.net.

Required Experience

Minimum: B.S. degree and current NAD Elementary certification. Salary and benefits are based on the denominational wage scale and policy. Georgia-Cumberland Conference offers a choice of 10 or 12 month remuneration. Must have the legal right to work in the United States and be able to provide evidence of that right if employed. If interested in being considered, please send a copy of your current NAD certificate, your philosophy of teaching, a letter of interest, your resume - including at least three references with e-mail addresses and phone numbers, (including one from a pastor you have worked closely with) and a completed application in your own handwriting, (please copy and paste this link in your browser to download the application; https://www.gccsda.com/resources/34657), as PDF attachments to Debbie Begley, Administrative Assistant (dbegley@gccsda.com) by June 22, 2025.

Posted by: Debbie Begley

Resumé Deadline: Sunday, June 22, 2025

Ooltewah Adventist School