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.

 CA is seeking a dynamic, spiritually grounded, full-time NAD-certified Seventh-day Adventist educator to serve as a middle school language arts teacher for grades 7–8. Responsibilities include teaching the language arts classes, student supervision, and fulfilling other duties as assigned by administration. 

The ideal candidate is passionate about youth ministry, teamwork, and leadership in students. This educator will partner with 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.

Qualifications and Attributes:

·       Proficient in teaching writing and reading to a variety of learners

·       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.

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 all full-time teachers the option 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 February 20, 2026.