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Principal/Gr. 6-8 Teacher

Pensacola Adventist Academy in Pensacola, FL
Southern Union Conference | Gulf States Conference of SDA
Description

Pensacola Adventist Academy, serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, is currently accepting applications for the position of Principal/Gr. 6-8 Teacher.  Located in the scenic panhandle of northwest Florida, Pensacola is a charming historic beach city renowned for its white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and rich military heritage. At Pensacola Adventist Academy, we are committed to providing a high-quality education in a Christ-centered environment. Our partnership with Atlanta Adventist Academy allows us to offer a high school program (grades 9-12), further enriching the educational experience for our students. Pensacola Adventist Academy exists primarily to touch the lives of our children and youth for Jesus.


The Principal plays a vital role in leading the daily life and direction of Pensacola Adventist Academy. This position ensures that the school’s mission is lived out each day, while working within the policies of Pensacola Adventist Academy, the Gulf States Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and the laws of the State of Florida. The principal fosters a positive environment where students, teachers, and families feel supported, inspired, and equipped to grow.  The Teacher helps create a classroom where students can thrive – intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically. This role involves designing and delivering engaging lessons that set students up for academic success and personal growth. Applicants must have a strong desire to mentor young people and a heart for serving others. This is a full-time, salaried position that includes teaching Grades 6-8 and offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of students.
To support this dual role, the Gulf States Conference provides funding to ensure the Principal has dedicated administrative time each week. Employees of Pensacola Adventist Academy should be faithful, practicing members of the Seventh-day Adventist church whose life and habits have a positive influence in leading students to Jesus. These employees will be passionate about Adventist Education and will support the mission of Pensacola Adventist Academy at all times. For more information about the school, please visit: https://www.pncaa.net/. Please visit the Gulf States Conference website (https://gscsda.org/education-career-oportunities/) for a job description and an employment application form for this position.

Required Experience

Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education with an elementary endorsement. Applicants should possess, qualify for, or be willing to take the necessary coursework to receive NAD certification. Administrative and multi-grade experience in an
Adventist school is preferred. Salary and benefits are based on the denominational wage scale and policy. If interested in being considered, please send a cover letter, completed application form, and a current resume with 3-5 references (including your last two employers) with email addresses and phone numbers to Kelsey Abbott, Education Assistant (kabbott@gscsda.org).

Posted by: Kelsey Abbott

Resumé Deadline: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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Pensacola Adventist Academy

Pensacola Junior. Academy, a Seventh-day Adventist Christian school, exist primarily to touch the lives of our children and youth for Jesus.

Our Mission is to:Teach reverence for God, respect for others, and responsibility for one’s self. Emphasize the journey to excellence in every achievement, including physical development, academic competence, and spiritual commitment.Encourage a lifestyle based on the principles and truths of the Holy Scriptures.Inspire an appreciation for the joy of service to mankind through outreach opportunities and mission adventures. Love every student as a unique individual, recognizing their dignity and infinite value.