English Teacher, MS (2026-27)

REPORTS TO:

Middle School Principal

STATUS:

Full-Time; Exempt

START DATE:

August 2026

HOURS:

School calendar and hours of   operation 

Overview:

LCA hires staff who care about the spiritual and academic growth of their students, who maintain high academic standards, and who love Christ and live by biblical principles. LCA has a close-knit staff and faculty who join together for prayer, Biblical Worldview training, celebrations, and staff development.

As a LCA employee, it is essential and foundational to understand, live out, and agree wholeheartedly with Legacy’s Statement of Faith, Social Stances, Core Values, and the Profile of a Legacy Employee.

This teacher  will teach regular and honors classes, while collaborating with other members of the English Department.

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Possess a strong Christian faith with a solid knowledge of the Bible, a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and a demonstrated character of integrity. Believe and actively support the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Possess a passion for Christian education and student discipleship.  Individual must be comfortable connecting the biblical truths and worldview perspectives found in literature to their students’ lives. 
•  A demonstrated interest in writing instruction and a clear pedagogical understanding of how to teach writing effectively.
• Comfort with or openness to teaching nonfiction texts such as speeches, essays, and letters as well as teaching literature.
• Comfort with or openness to learning school management software and other online teaching tools such as Google Classroom and the Google suite.
• Ability to work with all functions - administration, support staff, other faculty, and students.
• Prior teaching experience, a teaching license, and a graduate degree in English or Literature is preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Indoor and outdoor environment
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to read and verify accuracy of information
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer and other equipment
• Ability to navigate up to three flights of stairs
• Lifting a minimum of 20 pounds

This job description lists the major duties and requirements of the position and is not all- inclusive.

Colleagues may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document.