High School English Teacher
(Full-time)
Legacy Christian Academy Summary
Legacy Christian Academy, founded in 1967 as Xenia Christian Day School, is a private, college- preparatory, non-denominational PreK-12 school whose mission is Equipping Leaders for Christ. Students meet admissions standards both academically and spiritually. LCA’s 600 students come from a 5-county area. LCA is located on the historic site of the Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan’s Home and facilities include four buildings: two academic buildings, a gymnasium, and a 700-seat auditorium. Additionally, LCA utilizes the Wooden Family Fieldhouse and the athletic fields located on the Athletes in Action campus, located within walking distance from the school. LCA is fully committed to maintaining an ethnically/culturally diverse faculty and student body within a biblical community.
Position Summary
Position Requirement
- Bachelor degree in a related field
- Obtain an ODE Permanent Non-Tax Certificate or Teaching License to teach in an Ohio nonpublic school prior to employment
- ACSI Secondary Certification or ability to obtain ACSI Certification prior to employment
Ideal Qualifications
Instructional Excellence:
- Plan and facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that integrate biblical truth with academic content.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Maintain and update LCA’s curriculum map for assigned courses.
- Maintain clear academic and behavioral expectations consistent with the school’s mission and classroom management policies.
- Utilize various instructional strategies and educational technologies to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Assess student learning through a variety of formative and summative methods.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of grades, attendance, and student progress.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student performance.
- Work cooperatively with fellow teachers, administrators, and support staff to promote a unified, Christ-centered school community.
- Participate actively in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.
- Support and uphold all school policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
- Maintain confidentiality of student, staff, and family information, upholding ethical and professional standards.
- Create a classroom atmosphere that is orderly, nurturing, and conducive to learning.
- Care for and manage classroom materials, technology, and resources responsibly.
- Encourage respect, kindness, and teamwork among students.
Living Curriculum Representative:
- Pursue excellence in the position at all times, maintaining a consistent heart attitude of working for the Lord and not for men (Colossians 3:23).
- Humbly serve others in a manner that reflects Christ’s love and character (Philippians 2:3), modeling godly character and encouraging others to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1).
- Serve as a minister of the gospel (Matthew 28:19-20) in leading other employees and Legacy Christian Academy students and families by example and instruction in thought, word, and deed (Philippians 4:8-9).
Miscellaneous Service:
- Participate in assigned LCA safety and security roles (e.g. door duty, lunch duty, recess duty, early room duty, fire drill and lock down procedures).
- Serve in LCA’s discipleship and class mentor programs as assigned (e.g. Chapel attendance, Day of Prayer and Service, Class Mentoring).
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
- Skilled in utilizing Google Suite applications, including Google Drive
- Ability to utilize a learning management system (e.g. Google Classroom) for course organization and student success
- Proficiency with LCA’s school information system for communication and documentation (e.g. FACTS SIS)
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, LCA application, resume, philosophy of Christian education, and personal Christian testimony to Cynthia Shaw, cshaw@legacyknights.org
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of the application. LCA is unable to sponsor or support employment-based visas at this time.