Bible and Service Learning Teacher

Job Summary 

Oak Hill School seeks a creative and collaborative candidate as a grades 4th-6th grade Bible and service learning teacher. This faculty member will join a nurturing, Christian community committed to the School’s mission and vision for building a diverse and inclusive community where all children learn, grow, and thrive in a Christian environment. The Bible Teacher will guide students toward building a strong spiritual foundation as a means toward developing character and integrity for a lifetime of learning and service. The candidate will demonstrate a love of working with children, an engaging teaching style, and the ability to interact well with parents, community partners, and colleagues. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in the nurture, care and spiritual development of students 
• Plan and teach engaging Bible classes that deepen a child’s understanding of scripture and God’s love
• Plan and teach service learning classes appropriate for 4th-6th grade students, aligned to diversity and inclusion principles. 
• Organize service-learning field trips for 4th-6th grade students that deepen and/or expand our partnerships with nonprofits in the Nashville community as well as make cross-curricular connections to content students are learning in the general education classroom
• Partner with the lower school Bible teacher to organize and assist with school-wide services 
• Partner with the lower school Bible teacher in the development and implementation of Oak Hill’s Christian education curriculum, Prek-6. 
• Serve as a member of the Social, Emotional, and Spiritual Life (SESL) committee. 
• Support a positive, collaborative, and supportive school climate among the faculty, staff, and students 
• Continue to develop, strengthen, and build our service learning program
• Co-teach service learning elective to 5th and 6th grade students

Skills and Characteristics 

• A visible and authentic faith in Jesus Christ, modeled in word and action
• Ability to articulate the Christian faith to elementary-age children 
• Engaging, warm, and child-focused leader. 
• A commitment to diversity, love, and inclusion principles.
• A commitment to student-centered learning and a solid understanding of pedagogical approaches aimed at deep and differentiated learning
• An ability to work collaboratively with a positive spirit and sense of humor
• A growth mindset as demonstrated by a willingness to take feedback, be reflective, and adapt as needed
• A desire to be a lifelong learner as demonstrated by engagement in professional development
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• A strong understanding of child development (academically, culturally, socially, and emotionally) and a passion for working with the young child
• An enthusiasm for relationship building with students, colleagues, and parents
• Prompt and regular attendance is an essential function of this job. 
• A commitment to support and be a part of building a diverse community that reflects God’s love as expressed in the Christian tradition

Educational Background and Work Experience:

• BA or higher in mastery content, ideally with a MA in Christian Education or other commensurate degree. 
• Statement of faith provided with cover letter and resume
• 2-3 years experience of teaching or working with children is preferred