Part-time Religion Teacher for Upper School
San Marcos Baptist Academy
Location
San Marcos, Texas
Quick overview
The part-time position involves teaching religion classes, specifically covering the Old Testament and New Testament, for 8th through 12th-grade students Monday through Friday. Responsibilities also include serving as a role model and integrating technology into curriculum delivery.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Bible, Theology, or Religion, along with 24 college hours in the teaching discipline. While teaching certification and two years of experience are preferred, basic computer skills are mandatory.
Job description
Description Join a mission with eternal impact
San Marcos Academy (SMA), located in San Marcos, one of the fastest growing regions in Texas, is a fully accredited private Christian school for students in PreK 3 through 12th grade, with a boarding program for students in grades 6–12. Since 1907, the Academy has provided a tradition of excellence in private Christian education, preparing young men and women for lives of leadership, service, and faith. Our students from across Texas, the United States, and around the world call SMA home. For more information, visit www.smabears.org.
Applications for a part time teaching position are now being accepted for the 2026-2027 school year. The position will require teaching classes, Monday-Friday at the secondary level. The position will teach religion classes for 8th-12th grades.
Essential Duties
- Teach religion classes part time, instruction in the Old Testament and the New Testament at the upper school level
- Serve as a role model for students
- Observe policies, procedures, and directives from school administration
- Integrate technology into curriculum delivery
- Implement effective classroom and behavior management skills
- Keep student management system up-to-date with grades and lesson plans
- Manage and control support materials (curriculum manipulatives and technology devices) used throughout the year
- Work collegially with peers
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Specific Benefits
- Class sizes are small
- Students are highly motivated
- Opportunity to work with international students
- Teaching schedule follows the school calendar for holidays
Compensation: Determined by experience
Start Date: August 2026
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in subject area (Bible, Theology, Religion)
- 24 College hours in the teaching discipline
- Teaching certification (preferred)
- 2 years teaching experience (preferred)
- Possess basic computer skills
- Additional qualifications may be required for specific positions
Benefits
- Small class sizes
- Highly motivated students
- Opportunity to work with international students
- Teaching schedule follows the school calendar for holidays