Junior High Health/Career Prep Teacher

Briarwood Christian School (BCS), a ministry of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a co-educational school serving over 1600 students in grades Junior Kindergarten through 12. The school exists to provide a Christ-centered transformational education that equips and inspires each student to glorify God by maximizing his or her God-given abilities.

The Science Department seeks to hire a full-time Junior High health/career prep teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are looking for passionate, dynamic teachers who demonstrate the following qualities:

Personally, the employee’s life shall reflect

• Mature, living, and active faith in Jesus Christ, and membership in good standing of a local evangelical church
• Lifestyle of biblical integrity
• Support of Christian Education
• Willingness to listen and respond to counsel
• A passion and ability to effectively contribute to a positive work environment
• Spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility and responsiveness

Job Description

• Experience in effectively leading Christ-centered, student-focused, collaborative, engaging, and innovative classes
• Hold to a Biblically informed philosophy of Christian Education and commitment to Christian discipleship
• Demonstrate an understanding of and love for students as image-bearers of God
• Possess a growth mindset and leadership in their own learning, especially in Biblical and content area knowledge
• Have a deep understanding of and desire to live out Briarwood’s mission and vision for the glory of God
• Teach for transformation from a Biblical worldview by emphasizing Christ’s preeminence in all things

Job Requirements

• Must have a minimum of an earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Health Education or a related field; a Master’s degree in Health Education / Teaching is desired and preferred.
• Provide science and career prep instruction from a biblical worldview.
• Attendance at all regular teaching meetings, training, and events
• Willing to sponsor a club or be involved in student co-curricular activities
• Desire to lead and mentor a small group of students, with a focus on Growth, Accountability, and Prayer (GAP)
• Desire to lead and mentor a small group of students, with a focus on Growth, Accountability, and Prayer (GAP)
• Successfully complete a criminal background check and MinistrySafe training; both are renewed every three years.