MS Bible and World Religions Teacher

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Middle School Bible and World Religions Teacher is a mission-aligned educator who supports Westminster’s commitment to developing the whole person—academically, spiritually, and personally—through a dynamic, inclusive, and academically rigorous curriculum. Rooted in the School’s Christian identity, the position requires a deep understanding of the Bible as a sacred, historical, and literary text, with the ability to guide students in thoughtful, age-appropriate exploration of faith, identity, and spirituality.

Teachers at Westminster are a part of a growth-oriented, collaborative learning community that values curiosity, respect, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Faculty engage students through an engaging teaching style, strong relationships, and a supportive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, personal growth, and moral development.

Responsibilities may include teaching multiple sections of Bible, participating in Professional Learning Communities, advising students, contributing to interdisciplinary programming such as MayATL, and supporting the wider school community through extracurricular involvement. Teachers are expected to bring enthusiasm, flexibility, and a cooperative spirit, as well as the ability to partner effectively with parents, colleagues, and administrators. The role requires proficiency with instructional technology, a love of working with students, and the ability to promote an inclusive and engaging classroom environment.

This position contributes to Westminster’s broader mission of preparing students for college and for life as leaders of conscience distinguished by courage, humility, and optimism.

Supervisor: Head of Middle School

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Position Status: Salaried, exempt, full-time, 10-month

Work Hours: Typical hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some weekend and evening work may be required. 

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a successful candidate.

• Undergraduate degree in a related field or discipline. Two or more years of Middle School teaching experience and an advanced degree are preferred. Master’s Degree in Divinity and/or ordination in a Christian church preferred.
• Deep understanding of the Bible as a sacred, historical, and literary text, with the ability to engage students in age-appropriate discussions about meaning, interpretation, and relevance.

• Familiarity with major world religions.
• Ability to engage students in age-appropriate, respectful, and inclusive discussions about meaning, interpretation, and relevance.

• Ability to guide students as they explore questions of faith, identity, and spirituality in a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, respect, and reflection.
• Commitment to helping young adolescents from diverse backgrounds and experiences connect the study of the Biblical texts and other world religions to their own lives, fostering both critical thinking and personal growth, and Westminster’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches four sections of Exploring the Bible
• Co-teaches a 2-week immersive, interdisciplinary class during MayATL
• Teaches and supports students as part of the Homeroom advisory program
• Works directly with other Middle School teachers as part of a Professional Learning Community
• Contributes to the larger school community through coaching or sponsoring other extracurricular programs
• Other duties as assigned

Additionally, successful candidates should demonstrate:

• a love of working with Middle School students
• an engaging teaching style
• effective and supportive classroom management 
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• the ability to build partnerships with parents and colleagues
• the ability to create and promote an inclusive learning environment
• enthusiasm, flexibility, and a cooperative spirit

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to become CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified is required.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may frequently walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.  The noise level in the work environment is often loud.

Westminster is a drug-free, smoke/vape-free campus.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the regular business day.  Overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required and is associated mainly with planned events, conferences, and professional development opportunities.

Driving a Westminster vehicle will be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Westminster is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.  It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran under applicable federal, state, and local laws.  EOE/M/F/D/V.