6th Grade Teacher

6th Grade Teacher

Morning Star Academy | 2026–2027 School Year

Start Date: August 2026

About Morning Star Academy

Morning Star Academy, located in Bettendorf Iowa, is a classical Christian school committed to cultivating wisdom and virtue in students through a Christ-centered, academically rigorous education. Rooted in the classical tradition, we partner with families to form students in truth, goodness, and beauty for lives of faithful service.

Position Overview

Morning Star Academy seeks a 6th Grade Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. This position is ideal for a teacher who loves students, delights in learning, and desires to teach within a classical Christian framework. The 6th Grade Teacher will provide instruction across core subjects, shepherd students during a pivotal transitional year, and contribute to the life of a vibrant Christian school community.

Primary Responsibilities

· Teach 6th grade core subjects (e.g., English, literature, grammar, history, mathematics, and/or science, depending on assignment) using classical methodologies

· Foster a classroom culture marked by order, joy, and charity

· Integrate biblical truth and Christian worldview into daily instruction

· Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons

· Assess student learning and communicate progress clearly with parents

· Maintain consistent classroom routines and high expectations for student conduct

· Collaborate with colleagues and administration to support school mission and goals

· Participate in school events, professional development, and faculty meetings

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree required

· Teaching experience or mentored classroom experience as part of a degree program is preferred but not required.

· Strong communication and organizational skills

· A teachable spirit and willingness to grow in classical pedagogy

· Ability to joyfully lead and shepherd middle-grade students

Faith & Mission Alignment

· A clear profession of faith in Jesus Christ

· Active membership and involvement in a local Christian church

· Full agreement with Morning Star Academy’s statement of faith and mission

Why Morning Star Academy

· Supportive, mission-driven faculty community

· Commitment to excellence in classical Christian education

· Meaningful partnership with families

· Opportunity to shape students at a formative stage of academic and spiritual development

Application Process

Please submit the following to our headmaster at kyle.harris@msa-qc.org

· Resume

· The Teacher/Administrative application from our website: https://www.morningstaracademy.org/career-opportunities

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person