Instructor of Upper School History - 2026-27 School Year

Description

This role offers the opportunity to serve in a Christ-centered school where faith, excellence, and relationships are central to everything we do. It’s designed for a leader who walks with Jesus and is passionate about helping people grow—spiritually, professionally, and personally.

In this position, you’ll help strengthen school culture through your role in the classroom, and invest deeply in students, faculty, and families. You’ll be part of the important work of doing hard things well—building trust, mentoring students, and leaving the community better than you found it. If you believe students should be welcomed as they are and encouraged toward who they are becoming, and that lasting impact is built through authentic relationships, this role offers a compelling place to lead and serve.Reports to:

Head of Upper School

Position Purpose:

To lead students toward a deeper knowledge of God and His truth by teaching with excellence, integrating a biblical worldview, and fostering a Christ-centered learning environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesProfessionalism

• Models commitment to CPA’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Maintains professionalism in all communication and relationships.
• Participates actively in PLCs and school activities.
• Contributes to school life (coaching, mentoring, discipleship, clubs, etc.).
• Engages in continuous professional growth.

Planning & Instructional Design

• Designs instruction with clear learning goals and aligned assessments.
• Creates meaningful, differentiated learning experiences.
• Maintains updated unit plans; collaborates with Learning Services.
• Organizes classroom environment to support learning.
• Follows school systems and procedures

Classroom Management & Teaching Practice

• Integrates a biblically faithful Christian worldview.
• Uses engaging instructional strategies and appropriate technology.
• Establishes and upholds consistent behavioral expectations.
• Builds positive relationships and a supportive classroom climate.
• Maximizes learning time with clear instruction and smooth transitions.
• Implements schoolwide behavioral systems consistently.
• Uses data to guide instruction and provide support.

Assessment, Feedback & Student Support

• Communicates clear criteria for proficiency and gives timely feedback.
• Uses varied assessments to monitor learning progress.
• Analyzes data to inform instruction and intervention.
• Partners with Learning Services and provides targeted student support.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• Teaching experience strongly valued.
• Willingness to share Christian testimony and disciple students.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective time management and multitasking.
• Proficiency with required CPA technology platforms.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the day.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergencies; lift up to 20 lbs.
• Frequent ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

General Requirements

All employees must commit to performing their duties in accordance with the stated mission and purpose of the school, CPA 101, CPA Policies and Procedures Manual, and the Westminster Confession of Faith. All employees must be evangelical Christians and active members of an evangelical Christian church.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. The position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Christ Presbyterian Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or other protected classes as prohibited by law, excluding religion. The Academy reserves the right to make employment decisions on the basis of the individual’s religion.

Christ Presbyterian Church is a religious organization or church in Nashville, TN that was founded in 1974.