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Teaching Principal

Emanuel Junior Academy in Albany, GA
Southern Union Conference | South Atlantic Conference
Description

Emanuel Junior Academy is located in the charming city of Albany, approximately three hours south of Atlanta in the heart of South Georgia. The school serves as a model campus, having been recently renovated and thoughtfully equipped with updated furnishings and modern technology to support a high-quality learning environment.

We are seeking an educator who views teaching not merely as a profession, but as a divine calling..  Someone committed to nurturing the hearts, minds, and faith of every student entrusted to their care.  The ideal candidate will: 

  • Build positive, supportive partnerships with parents, recognizing families as essential partners in a child’s education
  • Work collaboratively with the school board, church leadership, and constituency, contributing to a unified and mission-aligned school community
  • Communicate openly and respectfully, fostering trust and a family-like school culture rooted in service and mutual care
  • Using technology as a tool to enhance learning rather than replace relationships

Emanuel Junior Academy has a longstanding tradition of excellence within the community. The school benefits from strong pastoral involvement, a dedicated and hardworking staff, a supportive board and constituency, meaningful community partnerships, and a beautiful, well-maintained campus environment.  In addition, the school proudly participates in the Georgia Promise Scholarship program, expanding access to Adventist education for families throughout the region who desire a Christ-centered, faith-driven educational experience for their children.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while serving in a collaborative, faith-centered educational environment.  To learn more about the South Atlantic Conference Office of Educationplease visit www.saceducation.org

Required Experience
  • Committed Christian and member of SDA church.  Lead with integrity, humility, and compassion, modeling Christ-centered character in word and action.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree or master’s (preferred) in Education or a related field, with current NAD and/or state certification, or willingness to work toward achieving certification.
  • Be digitally confident and computer savvy. 
  • Have experience or training in STEM instruction, encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and joyful exploration
  • Demonstrate the ability to reach students with diverse learning styles, meeting each child where they are and helping them grow
  • Competitive NAD wages, great health benefits, and outstanding retirement package.
  • Conference sponsored PLC, coaching and mentorship available.
  • Must have the legal right to work in the United States (no H-1B sponsorship available)
  • Cover letter, resume and three professional references to SThomas@sacsda.org or kgaiter@sacsda.org.

Posted by: Kim Gaiter

Resumé Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026

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Emanuel Junior Academy

We exist to help students grow in their love for Jesus. While spiritual growth can’t be measured and quantified with numbers, we do see it happening every day. It starts with our commitment to making Christ the center of all we do not just the subject of a single Bible class.

Our vision is to create a Christ-centered, experiential learning environment for the development of Christian scholars "rightly trained" to serve a world in need of God.