We're seeking a passionate ASL educator to join our Upper School faculty at Fort Bend Christian Academy for the 2026-2027 academic year. The ideal candidate will create engaging learning environments that foster language acquisition, cultural appreciation, and effective communication skills. Courses will primarily include, but not limited to, ASL I – ASL III.
What Makes You an Ideal Candidate:
- A demonstrated ability to teach high school ASL
- Experience creating immersive language-learning environments
- A passion for making ASL and deaf culture accessible and engaging for all learners
- Bachelor's degree in ASL or related field required; Master's degree preferred
- Fluency in ASL
- Experience teaching middle school and/or high school ASL is preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of professional, timely communication with students and parents
- A service-oriented mindset focused on supporting student success
- At least two years of teaching experience is preferred
What You'll Do:
- Create engaging, immersive learning experiences that promote authentic communication and bring ASL and Deaf culture to life
- Foster language acquisition through visual comprehension, expressive signing, and cultural literacy
- Integrate appropriate technology tools to enhance language learning and cultural exploration
- Develop and implement effective assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and inform instruction
- Integrate Biblical perspectives thoughtfully into language instruction
- Support student growth through additional help during office hours
Who You Are:
- A mature Christian who actively participates in church community
- An educator who believes in nurturing the whole student
- A creative teacher who makes language learning dynamic and relevant
- Someone who thrives in building relationships with diverse learners
- A lifelong learner committed to professional growth
- An enthusiastic contributor to school life beyond the classroom
Our Christian Community:
- Supports the school's Statement of Faith and Declaration of Values
- Models Characteristics of Professional Excellence
- Maintains a Biblically-centered philosophy of education
- Embraces serving diverse students and families
Professional Skills:
- Strong language instruction and presentation abilities
- Cultural competence and global awareness
- Excellent organizational and classroom management skills
- Experience with innovative language teaching methods
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
Beyond the Classroom:
- Mentor students and support extracurricular activities
- Participate in school events and community building
- Engage in professional development
- Support the mission and values of Fort Bend Christian Academy
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sugar Land, TX 77478 (Required)
Work Location: In person
