NCA is a Christian College Preparatory School serving grades Jr.K-12.  All qualifying candidates must support the mission statement: "New Covenant Academy is a Christian college preparatory school committed to achieving Academic Excellence, teaching Biblical Truth, and developing Christ-like character".

 

New Covenant Academy is seeking qualified candidates to teach part-time, three sections of band (6^th grade band, Jr. High Band and High School Band). The individual will work at two campus locations: 1) Warrior Campus location 3304 S. Cox Ave., Springfield, MO. And 2) Liberty Campus 3581 S. Kansas Ave., Springfield (locations are less than a mile from each other). This position can become full-time if the applicant has the qualifications to act as an accompanist for our choirs. This position begins immediately through May 2025. The contract is renewable annually based on board approval.

 

JOB SUMMARY 

 

The role of the teacher is to engage and inspire students to learn the subject matter and impart skills and attitudes that will positively contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christian men and women. The teacher will integrate Biblical principles throughout the curriculum, plan and implement a course of study to meet the individual needs of students, prepare and submit lesson plans, and assess student progress while demonstrating their own mastery of the subject matter taught. The teacher must also communicate and collaborate effectively with parents, students, administration, and faculty for the success of each student

 

Instructional - Must plan, instruct, and direct students in approximately 3-4 concerts per school year (Christmas, Spring Concert, Grandparent’s Day, and Annual Banquet) as well as prepare students for misc. performances as needed. For secondary level students, must be familiar with all MSHSAA (Missouri State High School Activities Association) requirements for competition and prepare students for musical competition ensembles, solo and large group. Must also plan for and be available to take high school students on designated special trips for competition or performance.  Full job description provided upon interview.

 

Qualified candidates must have a valid Missouri (or from another state within the U.S.) Teaching Certificate and hold an appropriate endorsement in the areas of instruction with a minimum of a Bachelor’s of Science degree in the area of teaching.  Furthermore, candidates must have a Christian testimony reflected in a daily walk that exemplifies the Christian faith must demonstrate evidence of regeneration and dedication to the cause of Christ and have an expressed desire (call) to work in a Christian school.

 

 

Salary is based on training and experience.  Fringe benefits for the full-time teacher include medical insurance for the employee, with NCA paying for a majority of the premium. The employee may pay for an additional cafeteria plan for themselves and their family.  Fifty percent discount in tuition remission for your own qualified student to attend New Covenant Academy.  


SPIRITUAL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision.  The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, possibly run, stretch, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch.  The employee must have the ability to demonstrate the proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.  Other physical activities may be required related to the physical ability to perform emergency procedures evacuating students out of the classroom (possibly through a window) or following other emergency protocols.  This position may require occasional lifting or transport of objects (25-30lbs).  Rarely, it may be necessary to lift up to 50lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/SCHOOL SETTING

Florescent-lit classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, and other areas where students may be.  Noise levels will vary throughout the shift.

NCA does not discriminate against applicants for employment or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry/ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.