Secondary Technology and Innovation Teacher

Summit Christian Academy

Summit Christian Academy is a non-profit ministry of The Assembly of God Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Employees are expected to uphold high ethical standards grounded in Biblical values and to serve as role models for the students in our care. All employees must adhere to the Employee Standard of Conduct for The Assembly of Broken Arrow.

SCA provides high-quality, faith-based education to students in preschool through 12th grade. We are looking for teachers who know God and who want to discover purpose, maximize potential, and make a difference in the lives of young people.

Summit teachers are hired on a 9-month contract. As a condition of employment, all positions require satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Position Summary

The Secondary Technology and Innovation Teacher is responsible for developing and delivering technology-focused learning experiences for students in grades 9–12, with an emphasis on creativity, problem-solving, project-based learning, ethical digital practices, and real-world application.

This new position will expand and strengthen technology-focused learning opportunities at Summit Christian Academy. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated passion, experience, or expertise in one or more technology-related areas, such as robotics, coding, digital media production, videography, podcasting, competitive gaming, engineering concepts, design thinking, or related disciplines.

Rather than fitting the position into a single structure, Summit will identify the right educator and work together to build a program tailored to that person’s technical skills, instructional strengths, industry knowledge, and creative vision. This role includes developing curriculum pathways, designing project-based learning experiences, integrating real-world applications, and cultivating student engagement through hands-on exploration and innovation.

Through technology education, students will be encouraged to know God, maximize potential, discover purpose, and make a difference in the world by applying creativity, problem-solving, and ethical digital practices in ways that reflect a Christ-centered worldview. The Secondary Technology and Innovation Teacher will intentionally mentor students toward excellence, integrity, leadership, and service, helping them see how their technical gifts can be used to honor God and positively impact others.

This role offers opportunities for program development, student leadership initiatives, extracurricular expansion, and long-term growth in a forward-thinking Christian educational environment.

This position reports directly to the High School Principal and the Dean of Academic Development and Innovation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction and Classroom Teaching

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that support student learning in technology-related subject areas.
• Design instructional activities that match students’ learning styles, abilities, and interests.
• Establish a classroom atmosphere in which concepts are explained clearly, and students are encouraged to learn at their ability level.
• Use project-based learning, hands-on exploration, and real-world applications to help students develop practical technology skills.
• Evaluate student learning through a variety of assessments, projects, presentations, demonstrations, and other appropriate measures.
• Maintain proper classroom discipline and create an environment that supports learning, creativity, respect, and responsibility.
• Keep students, parents, and administration adequately informed of student progress, deficiencies, and concerns.
• Provide sufficient notice to students, parents, and administration when a student is at risk of failing or not meeting course expectations.

Technology and Innovation Program Development

• Collaborate with school leadership to develop and grow a secondary technology and innovation program aligned with the candidate’s strengths and the school’s mission.
• Assist in establishing curriculum pathways, course offerings, and learning experiences that support student growth in technology-related fields.
• Design learning opportunities in areas such as robotics, coding, podcasting, videography, digital media, competitive gaming, engineering concepts, or other related disciplines as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities for student leadership, collaboration, competition, production, service, or public presentation of student work.
• Help create a program that can grow over time and provide meaningful technology-focused opportunities for high school students.
• Recommend resources, tools, equipment, software, and instructional materials needed to support technology instruction.
• Stay current with relevant technology trends, tools, practices, and instructional methods.

Biblical Integration and Spiritual Formation

• Model Christian life in word, attitude, conduct, and deed.
• Integrate biblical principles into instruction and classroom discussions as appropriate.
• Help students understand technology, creativity, communication, and innovation through a Christ-centered worldview.
• Encourage students to use their gifts, skills, and interests to honor God and serve others.
• Promote ethical digital practices, integrity, responsibility, and discernment in the use of technology.
• Support the mission of Summit Christian Academy by helping students know God, maximize potential, discover purpose, and make a difference.

Communication and Collaboration

• Maintain positive and professional communication with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers and school leaders to support student learning and school-wide goals.
• Communicate classroom expectations, assignments, grades, progress, and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, co-workers, and administration.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, school events, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student, family, and school information.

Classroom Management and Professional Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced educational environment.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, assignments, and student progress.
• Use classroom technology effectively to enhance instruction.
• Supervise students appropriately during assigned instructional and non-instructional duties.
• Follow school policies, procedures, curriculum expectations, and administrative directives.
• Maintain professionalism, emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism when handling stress or conflict.
• Assist with other instructional, student-support, or school-related responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in education, technology, computer science, engineering, digital media, communications, instructional technology, or a related field preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skill, or experience in one or more technology-related fields.
• Ability to design and teach technology-focused courses for secondary students.
• State teaching certification.
• Experience with robotics, coding, podcasting, videography, digital media production, competitive gaming, engineering concepts, or related disciplines preferred.
• Commitment to Christian education and agreement with the mission and values of Summit Christian Academy.

Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Fully embrace the vision of Summit Christian Academy and strive for excellence in furthering the school’s mission.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to a Biblical worldview approach to learning.
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment to Christian education.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills.
• Demonstrate creativity, initiative, and the ability to build a developing program.
• Demonstrate the ability to incorporate classroom technology to enhance instruction.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, co-workers, and administration.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality with student, family, and school information.
• Effectively handle stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities and complete work assignments with frequent interruptions.
• Exercise sound judgment, professionalism, flexibility, and discretion.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Physical and environmental demands include, but are not limited to, walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, manual operation of office and classroom equipment, lifting and moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, manual dexterity for operation of office or classroom equipment, possessing vision, distance vision, and depth perception, hearing and understanding speech at normal classroom levels, and speaking in audible tones to be understood clearly in normal classrooms.

Comprehensive Benefit Package Includes

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• 10 holidays
• Maternity and parental paid leave
• Tuition benefits for qualified dependents

The Assembly employs, advances, admits, and treats in its employment and educational programs all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, status as a veteran, or genetic information. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.