Employment Opportunities at Grace Academy

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With a distinguished 40-year legacy of excellence and a transformative campus overhaul underway, we stand at the intersection of tradition and innovation—honoring our past while boldly stepping into the future with a brand-new school.


That future, however, was forged through unimaginable devastation. Just before midnight on Easter Sunday, April 12, the campus of Grace Baptist Church and Academy was struck by a Category 3 tornado, causing catastrophic damage to the entire campus. The destruction was so severe that 15 structures—totaling over 148,000 square feet—were lost and now must be rebuilt. Only the Children's Center could be salvaged, undergoing a complete remodel and reopening to once again serve over 100 children, from infants to 4 year olds.

Yet, in the wake of devastation, God’s provision was evident. Grace Baptist Academy found an unexpected blessing in nearby Morris Hill Baptist Church, which opened its doors and embraced our school community, offering their facilities as a temporary home during the reconstruction of our new campus. Their generosity and partnership have allowed us to continue our mission, ensuring that our legacy of excellence endures even as we build for the future.


Amid this dramatic narrative authored by our great God and Savior, it must be recognized that the driving force mobilizing Grace Academy to achieve its mission is our faculty and staff. Together with our school families, they create a community that is safe, supportive, engaging, and God-honoring. It is no exaggeration when people call our school "the Grace Family." 


At Grace Baptist Academy, our faculty and staff are united in their commitment to our Statement of Faith and regularly attend an evangelical, Bible-believing local church. We prioritize the integration of a Biblical worldview into every aspect of our school, ensuring that faith and learning are seamlessly woven together. Our school is deeply invested in creating a dynamic and engaging environment where teachers bring enthusiasm and energy to the classroom. Our mission extends beyond instruction—we are dedicated to the discipleship of our students. We seek educators who are not only passionate about teaching but also eager to mentor students one-on-one and in small groups, guiding them in their spiritual growth and walk with Christ.


If you feel called to join our team at Grace Baptist Academy, we invite you to explore our current opportunities below. We encourage you to submit your application, and if your qualifications align with our needs, we will reach out to discuss the next steps, including a potential interview.


Due to the volume of inquiries and resumes we receive, we are not always able to respond to every message. We will be in contact with you if we are interested in setting up an interview.   Thank you for your understanding.


Teacher Application

Substitute Teacher Application

Employee Application 


Current Opportunities

Grace Baptist Academy is committed to a workplace in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Grace Baptist Academy expects all relationships among staff to be free from bias, prejudice, and harassment. Grace Baptist Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, veteran’s status, or any other applicable protected class so determined by state, local statute, or code, to the extent required by law. However, in accordance with Scriptural guidelines, Grace Baptist Academy does reserve the right to employ persons who have a background and philosophy of ministry in harmony with ours and who, in the opinion of Grace Baptist Academy, have a work history and a lifestyle that is consistent with the Scriptural principles to which we ascribe.

  • Job Type: Full-Time Faculty - Lower School

    Job Type:  Full-Time Faculty - Lower School 


    Job Title:  PreK-5th grade


    Job Description:  GBA is seeking an experienced, educated, and highly engaging full-time classroom teacher for our Lower School.  This position will require a teacher who is willing and able to carry out the duties and responsibilities of leading a classroom to the glory of God and to the ultimate benefit of the school’s entire program.  A strong candidate will possess a strong testimony for Jesus Christ with faithfulness and integrity in their personal and professional life.  This candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and ministry of Grace Baptist Academy and have a passion for partnering with parents and seeing students discipled through Christian education.  A bachelor's degree in elementary education as well as certification is expected, but advanced degrees and further experience would be considered very valuable.  A teacher at GBA must be committed to making direct connections to Scripture and guiding students to evaluate content through a Biblical worldview.   Skills and experience in coaching sports, leading clubs, or other extracurricular activities are extremely valuable as there are opportunities at the academy, and they provide exceptional discipleship opportunities.  




    Start Date: August 1, 2023


    Compensation: Salary 


    How to apply:  Qualified candidates should send a current resume, cover letter, teacher application (found on GBA Website), and references to Lower School Principal Kari Heyworth (kheyworth@mygracechatt.org). (office phone: 423 892-8224)

  • Job Type: Coordinator of Substitute Teachers

    Job Type: Staff (seasonal)


    Job Title:  Sub Coordinator



    Job Description:  GBA is seeking someone with a flexible schedule and excellent organizational skills to lead our Substitute Coordination efforts. This person works closely with administrators, teachers, and the school office to ensure that all absences are covered efficiently and with minimal disruption to student learning. The Substitute Coordinator will also serve as the first available substitute when a teacher absence arises. A strong candidate will possess a strong testimony for Jesus Christ with faithfulness and integrity in their personal and professional life.  This candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and ministry of Grace Baptist Academy and have a passion for seeing students discipled through Christian education.  


    Start Date: August 11, 2025


    Compensation: Hourly


    How to apply:  Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, current resume, and/or staff application, found on this page (www.gracechatt.org/employment)  and references to Ms. Kari Heyworth, Lower School Principal, kheyworth@mygracechatt.org 

    (office phone: 423 892-8224)

  • Job Type: Substitute Teacher

    We have opportunities for substitute teaching at all grade levels. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Ron Gleaves, Upper School Principal, at rgleaves@mygracechatt.org or Kari Heyworth, Lower School Principal, at kheyworth@mygracechatt.org



  • Job Type: Children's Center

    Our Children's Center (serving infants to age 4) has classroom positions available now. Please email our Director, Sheri Hicks at slhicks@mygracechatt.org if you are interested.

HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE

Each year our School Board honors specific members of our faculty and staff on completed "years of service". This takes place at our annual Christmas Dinner. We believe that honoring our teammates for their hard work and diligence is both humbling and rewarding. We look forward to this every year as it facilitates a refreshing and positive atmosphere for our faculty and staff.

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