ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER 2026-2027
NCA is a Christian School serving grades Jr.K-12. All qualifying candidates must support the mission statement: New Covenant Academy is a Christian school committed to Academic Excellence Biblical Truth and Christlike character.
New Covenant Academy is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Elementary (80%) & High School (20%) Physical Education Teacher (employment agreement renewable annually pending board approval) beginning in August 2026. The individual will work at the Warrior campus location 3304 S. Cox Rd. Springfield MO.
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 capable 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 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. (A full job description will be provided upon interview).
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates will have a valid teaching certificate from Missouri (or another U.S. state) and hold (or be able to obtain) an appropriate endorsement in the area of instruction. Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelors degree and an evident love of God a love of students and a passion for teaching physical education. Candidates will be expected to teach the NCA PE curriculum (as determined by the PE Department Head in conjunction with the Academic Leadership Team) in accordance with the provided scope and sequence documents. Preferred candidates will have a strong sense of classroom management but all candidates should display a willingness to receive instructional coaching as needed.
SPIRITUAL REQUIREMENTS
Because our mission involves incorporating a thoroughly biblical worldview in all aspects of the student experience we require that all personnel be models of Christlikeness.
Candidates for employment must meet the following spiritual standards:
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
The salary base for a beginning teacher is $40000 and goes up incrementally based on education and years of teaching experience. Fringe benefits: The school pays for a majority of the employees medical premiums. Optional insurance plans are available at the employees expense. 50% tuition remission for your own qualified children to attend New Covenant Academy.
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 the 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 (25-30 lbs). Rarely it may be necessary to lift up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/SCHOOL SETTING
Fluorescent-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.
Required Experience:
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New Covenant Academy is a Christian school committed to academic excellence, biblical truth, and Christlike character in Springfield, MO 65807.