High School History/Government Teacher

School Name: Knoxville Christian School

School City and State: Knoxville, TN

School Website: kcsknights.org

Open Position Title: High School History/Government Teacher

Date to Remove Job Post: July 31, 2025

Job Description:
Knoxville Christian School has an opening for a High School history/government teacher for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.

Join our team of experienced, certified, Christian teachers who communicate God's working throughout human history in an engaging, active classroom experience.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

• Valid Tennessee teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned

Skills:

• Knowledge of academic subject area: World History, Geography, US History.

• Knowledge of teaching theories, skills, and principles

• Ability to teach, instruct, and lead students in an engaging, cooperative fashion

• Ability to work in a team and receive coaching in an innovative model

• Gracious and professional communication with parents

• Ability to maintain an active and focused classroom

Spiritual:

• Must be a committed Christian who is able to share how God works in your daily life

• Committed member of a local church

• Heart for communicating God's love to students

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Prepare weekly lesson plans and assessments according to Knoxville Christian School’s standards and curriculum.

• Prepare materials for class instruction.

• Execute lesson plans, effectively communicate, and competently teach subject matter.

• Update and maintain grades and attendance on FACTS

• Work with parents to foster an open, helpful, supportive partner relationship.

• Maintain a class environment that promotes learning, limits distractions, practices grace, and seeks to honor Jesus.

• Attend appropriate meetings and events.

• Model Christ, proclaim the Gospel, and love the students.

• Participate in required staff training.

• Work with other members of the staff team to provide a well-balanced, Gospel-oriented, Christian education.
  

  Job Type: Full-time
  
  Benefits:
  Dental insurance
  Employee assistance program
  Employee discount
  Health insurance
  Life insurance
  Paid time off
  Professional development assistance
  Retirement plan
  Vision insurance
  

  Schedule:
  Monday to Friday
  

  License/Certification:
  TN Teaching License (Preferred)
  

  Ability to Commute:
  Knoxville, TN 37932 (Required)
  

  Ability to Relocate:
  Knoxville, TN 37932: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  

  Work Location: In person

Application Instructions: Send email indicting interest to bsimpson@kcsknights.org and an Employment Application will be sent to you OR visit: https://kcsknights.org/employment/