Description

Position Summary

The Bible Department Chair & Bible Teacher at Trinity Academy provides spiritual and academic leadership by ensuring excellence, alignment, and theological integrity within the Bible department. This dual-role position advances Trinity Academy’s mission by shepherding students and supporting faculty, overseeing biblical instruction, and cultivating a Christ-centered culture that integrates faith and learning across the academic and extracurricular life of the school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership

• • Provide spiritual leadership consistent with Trinity Academy’s mission, core values, and statement of faith
  • Serve as a visible and trusted spiritual presence on campus, fostering a culture of Christlike character and biblical worldview
  • Model a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ in conduct, teaching, and relationship
  • Encourage students toward biblical understanding, faith maturity, and Christlike character
  • Assist in spiritual life interviews for prospective faculty as part of Trinity Academy’s hiring process

Instruction & Curriculum Leadership

• • Teach the Life of Christ Bible course at the secondary level
  • Assist with the implementation and continued development of Trinity Academy’s Senior Capstone course
  • Lead curriculum development and review to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment across grades 6–12
  • Ensure biblical instruction aligns with Trinity Academy’s theological commitments, academic standards, and educational philosophy
  • Recommend, evaluate, and support the adoption of Bible curriculum resources, texts, and instructional materials 

 Faculty Leadership & Development

• • Lead Bible department meetings, collaborative planning, and curriculum alignment efforts
  • Mentor, coach, and support Bible faculty through observation, feedback, and professional development
  • Assist administration with the hiring, onboarding, and evaluation of Bible teachers
  • Promote instructional excellence, unity, and theological consistency within the Bible department

Assessment & Accreditation Support

• • Develop and oversee assessment practices for Bible courses
  • Support accreditation processes (e.g., ACSI) related to biblical instruction and spiritual formation
  • Maintain documentation related to curriculum, student outcomes, and departmental goals

Community & Family Engagement

• • Clearly articulate Trinity Academy’s Bible curriculum and spiritual formation goals to prospective and current families
  • Represent Trinity Academy at community, church, and ministry events as appropriate

Requirements

Required

• A clear, personal profession of faith in Jesus Christ and evidence of a growing relationship with Him
• Agreement with and commitment to Trinity Academy’s statement of faith and mission
• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Biblical Studies, Ministry, Education, or a related field
• Experience in Christian education, pastoral ministry, or secondary teaching
• Demonstrated leadership ability in both spiritual and organizational contexts

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Theology, Ministry, Biblical Studies, or Education
• Ordination or formal ministry credentialing
• Experience in a large Christian school or comparable ministry context
• Previous department chair, team leadership, or supervisory experience

Skills and Competencies

• Strong theological discernment and biblical teaching ability
• Pastoral presence marked by wisdom, humility, and approachability
• Effective leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with administration, faculty, students, and families
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities

Employment Expectations

• Active participation in Trinity Academy faculty meetings, chapels, school events, and community life
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and spiritual development
• Willingness to serve beyond regular school hours for chapels, events, and pastoral needs