Job Description:  GBA is seeking an experienced, educated, and highly engaging full time English teacher for our Upper School.  This position will require a teacher that is willing and able to teach classes in the 9th -12th grade levels including literature, grammar, vocabulary, and writing. A strong candidate will possess a strong testimony for Jesus Christ with faithfulness and integrity in their personal and professional life.  This candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and ministry of Grace Baptist Academy and have a passion to see students discipled through Christian education.  A bachelor's degree in English and years of experience are both expected but advanced degrees and further experience would be considered very valuable.  A teacher at GBA must be committed to discipleship of students in a small group setting and have skills related to, and comfort with, leading small group scriptural discussion.  Skills and experience in coaching sports, leading clubs, or other extracurricular activities are extremely valuable as there are opportunities available at the academy and they provide exceptional discipleship opportunities.  

Start Date: August 1, 2024

Compensation: Salary 

How to apply:  Qualified candidates should send a current resume, cover letter, teacher application (found on GBA Website), and references to Upper School Principal Scott Hicks (shicks@mygracechatt.org). (office phone: 423 892-8224)

Job Description:  GBA is seeking an experienced, educated, and highly engaging full time Science & STEM teacher for our Upper School.  This position will require a teacher that is willing and able to teach classes ranging from HS Science classes to STEM classes.  Interest in and abilities with technology related to STEM would be excellent for future programs at GBA.  A strong candidate will possess a strong testimony for Jesus Christ with faithfulness and integrity in their personal and professional life.  This candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and ministry of Grace Baptist Academy and have a passion to see students discipled through Christian education.  A bachelor's degree in Science or STEM and years of experience are both expected but advanced degrees and further experience would be considered very valuable.  A teacher at GBA must be committed to discipleship of students in a small group setting and have skills related to, and comfort with, leading small group scriptural discussion.  Skills and experience in coaching sports, leading clubs, or other extracurricular activities are extremely valuable as there are opportunities available at the academy and they provide exceptional discipleship opportunities.  

Start Date: August 1, 2024

Compensation: Salary 

How to apply:  Qualified candidates should send a current resume, cover letter, teacher application (found on GBA Website), and references to Upper School Principal Scott Hicks (shicks@mygracechatt.org). (office phone: 423 892-8224)

Job Description:  GBA is seeking an experienced, educated, and highly engaging full time History teacher for our Upper School.  This position will require a teacher that is willing and able to teach classes in the 9th -12th grade levels possibly including US History, Government, Economics, and/ or possible elective. A strong candidate will possess a strong testimony for Jesus Christ with faithfulness and integrity in their personal and professional life.  This candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and ministry of Grace Baptist Academy and have a passion to see students discipled through Christian education.  A bachelor's degree in Histoy and years of experience are both expected but advanced degrees and further experience would be considered very valuable.  A teacher at GBA must be committed to discipleship of students in a small group setting and have skills related to, and comfort with, leading small group scriptural discussion.  Skills and experience in coaching sports, leading clubs, or other extracurricular activities are extremely valuable as there are opportunities available at the academy and they provide exceptional discipleship opportunities.  

Start Date: August 1, 2024

Compensation: Salary 

How to apply:  Qualified candidates should send a current resume, cover letter, teacher application (found on GBA Website), and references to Upper School Principal Scott Hicks (shicks@mygracechatt.org). (office phone: 423 892-8224)

Job Description:  GBA is seeking an experienced, educated, and highly engaging full time Math teacher for our Upper School.  This position will require a teacher that is willing and able to teach classes in the 6th -12th grade levels  including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and possibly electives in higher math. Interest in and abilities with technology related to STEM would be excellent for future programs at GBA.  A strong candidate will possess a strong testimony for Jesus Christ with faithfulness and integrity in their personal and professional life.  This candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and ministry of Grace Baptist Academy and have a passion to see students discipled through Christian education.  A bachelor's degree in Math and years of experience are both expected but advanced degrees and further experience would be considered very valuable.  A teacher at GBA must be committed to discipleship of students in a small group setting and have skills related to, and comfort with, leading small group scriptural discussion.  Skills and experience in coaching sports, leading clubs, or other extracurricular activities are extremely valuable as there are opportunities available at the academy and they provide exceptional discipleship opportunities.  

Start Date: August 1, 2024

Compensation: Salary 

How to apply:  Qualified candidates should send a current resume, cover letter, teacher application (found on GBA Website), and references to Upper School Principal Scott Hicks (shicks@mygracechatt.org). (office phone: 423 892-8224)

Job Title:  PreK-5th grade

Job Description:  GBA is seeking an experienced, educated, and highly engaging full time classroom teacher for our Lower School.  This position will require a teacher that is willing and able to carry out the duties and responsibilities of leading a classroom to the glory of God and to the ultimate benefit of the school’s entire program.  A strong candidate will possess a strong testimony for Jesus Christ with faithfulness and integrity in their personal and professional life.  This candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and ministry of Grace Baptist Academy and have a passion to partner with parents and see students discipled through Christian education.  A bachelor's degree in elementary education and years of experience are both expected, but advanced degrees and further experience would be considered very valuable.  A teacher at GBA must be committed to making direct connections to Scripture and guiding students to evaluate content through a Biblical worldview.   Skills and experience in coaching sports, leading clubs, or other extracurricular activities are extremely valuable as there are opportunities at the academy, and they provide exceptional discipleship opportunities.  

Start Date:August 1, 2024

Compensation: Salary 

How to apply:  Qualified candidates should send a current resume, cover letter, teacher application (found on GBA Website), and references to Lower School Principal Kari Heyworth(kheyworth@mygracechatt.org). (office phone: 423 892-8224)

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to collaborate with Grace Academy’s teaching staff in the development of student literacy and provide specialized instruction to students and teaching staff, and oversee the selection, organization, utilization, maintenance of library, information, and curriculum resources.  

Responsibilities

GBA is looking for a Media Specialist who provides leadership to establish a climate within the library/media center which stimulates efforts to achieve educational objectives and to utilize the resources of the media center.  The Media Specialist will be responsible for assisting teachers in the improvement of instruction through the recommendation of various media. The Media Specialist will be responsible for assisting students and staff in the selection and utilization of media center materials.  He/she will use and manage technology to enhance student and staff learning, and will maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging and classifying all media center resources. The Media Specialist will assist in the development of independent work skills and the utilization of library/media center resources. He/she will be responsible for  planning and conducting an inventory of library/media center resources, removing obsolete and worn materials as needed. 

Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred; current valid Tennessee license required. 

If you hold a license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee license. 

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.  

Demonstrates excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Please send your application and resume to Nancy Cooper, GBA Director of Academics at ncooper@mygracechatt.org.   

This is a full-time support role serving the administration and faculty during regular school hours (Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:15 pm).  Occasionally, this staff member may be called on to work different hours due to special school functions.  Some flexibility of schedule can be expected during school holidays, including the summer months.  

A qualified candidate will possess a strong testimony for Jesus Christ with faithfulness and integrity in their daily life.  This individual must demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission of Grace Baptist Academy with a passion to see students receive a Christian school education.  

A strong candidate will have earned a bachelor’s degree and be proficient in multiple computer skills and in particular show a good ability to utilize the school’s management system, RenWeb.  Effective use of Microsoft Office tools and/or comparable programs will be necessary.  Organizational skills and administrative experience will be valuable in this job. 

He/she must have good communication skills with an ability to interact with people of all ages in a positive manner.  This position demands a high degree of personal enthusiasm, flexibility, and resiliency that produces a strong internal drive in day-to-day activities.  They must be able to relate to students, parents, the community and also teammates with a good customer service mind-set.  It is vital that this individual be a strong team player who is genuinely fulfilled by supporting other staff members in their work.

This opportunity is being posted simultaneously both internally and publicly.  All interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to Upper School Principal, Scott Hicks at shicks@mygracechatt.org.

We have opportunities for substitute teaching at all grade levels. Please contact Scott Hicks, Upper School Principal at shicks@mygracechatt.org or Kari Heyworth, Lower School Principal at kheyworth@mygracechatt.org if you are interested.

Our maintenance department often has openings for part-time staff to serve in custodial and light maintenance work, including both indoor and outdoor tasks. Please contact Mr. Brent Beasley at bbeasley@mygracechatt.org if you are interested in working 15-30 hours per week.

Our Children's Center (serving infants to age 4) has classroom positions available now. Please email our Director, Sheri Hicks at slhicks@mygracechatt.org if you are interested.