Upper School (Secondary) Teacher, 2025-2026

We are seeking experienced Upper School (Secondary) Teacher to join our faculty. Our available position is for a person who will prayerfully help students learn attitudes, skills, and the subject matter while contributing to the child's development as a mature, able, and responsible Christian to the praise and glory of God. We are looking for candidates that love God, love children, and love the content they teach. The targeted start date will be July 1, 2025.
 
Isaac Newton Christian Academy Teachers are student-focused professionals who fulfill the mission of the Academy as the most significant school-related influence on student achievement. Isaac Newton Christian Academy teachers are supported and empowered through a shared vision of learning to foster a school culture of academic excellence and spiritual growth where learners flourish.
 
Qualifications:

• Minimum of a BS/BA.
• Applicable Iowa License and holds ACSI Certification (or is able to obtain for the position).
• In agreement with the Isaac Newton Christian Academy (INCA) Statement of Faith.
• Active member/regular attendee of Bible believing church and committed to growth in his/her relationship with Jesus Christ.
   

Professional Profile:

• Committed to the mission of Isaac Newton Christian Academy.
• A teacher and learner at heart who loves students of all ages and exudes enthusiasm for shepherding the growth of children.
• Characterized with integrity and maintains confidentiality.
• Utilizes critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates consistent spiritual leadership.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Adapts communication style to suit different audiences.
• Uses multiple strategies to deliver instruction that meets the needs of learners.
• Exhibits initiative for working with minimal direct supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures the Isaac Newton Christian Academy mission drives all curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Exhibits a love of teaching and a passion to see each student succeed.
• Integrates a biblical worldview in daily instruction that examines God's creation, man's brokenness, the redemption of Christ, and God's future restoration.
• Develops trusting, productive relationships with students in order to create a safe, positive, and productive learning environment.
• Possesses knowledge about cognitive, social, and emotional development of learners including how students learn at any given developmental level, how students progress in a certain subject area, awareness of individual needs and abilities, how to tailor instruction to meet each learner's needs, and how to assess learning appropriate for the age and content area.
• Demonstrates expertise in a given content or subject area as well as knowledge of the standards, learning targets, and appropriate materials for the student age and content area.
• Solicits feedback from students to self-reflect on their own teaching, set goals for improvement, and grow in the craft of teaching.
• Engages in ongoing professional growth conversations with the Principal.
• Demonstrates patience, care, and kindness for all learners and families.
• Partners with parents through effective, consistent communication.
• Serves as a collaborative, productive team member who participates in professional learning communities, school events, department meetings, and other committee work that enhances the experience for faculty and students at Isaac Newton Christian Academy.
• All other duties as assigned.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

You are encouraged to further explore our website https://www.incaonline.org/about-us/employment.cfm for additional information. If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please submit a resume and teacher application to Mrs. Erin Harlan via email eharlan@incaonline.org (Upper School Principal).