Working at ACA

The ACA administration, faculty and staff desire to partner with parents and guardians in fulfilling our mission: academic excellence, Christ-centered discipleship, and authentic relationships

The staff at ACA is a collective group of Christians on a mission to educate tomorrow’s leaders to transform the world for Christ. We are seeking applicants who have made a commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and are in agreement with teaching from a biblical worldview.

Benefits include competitive wages, health, dental and vision insurance, retirement and early dismissals on Fridays for professional development.

Please include any letters, references, resumes and email them directly to hr@acaeagles.net.

Don’t see a current job opening applicable to your interests and/or skills? Submit your resume to hr@acaeagles.net for future consideration!

 Portrait of a Teacher

The ACA Portrait of a Teacher

The Head: The Scholarly Mentor, Driven by Academic Excellence
An ACA teacher is a master of their craft and a lifelong learner who inspires curiosity.

• Mastery & Integration: They possess deep subject-matter expertise and the ability to seamlessly integrate a Biblical worldview into every lesson.
• Pedagogical Excellence: They utilize diverse, research-based instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners, moving beyond rote memorization to foster critical thinking.
• Intellectual Humility: They model a love for learning, demonstrating that the pursuit of truth is a lifelong journey.
• High Expectations: They challenge students to produce their best work, recognizing that excellence is a form of stewardship.

The Heart: The Spiritual Shepherd, Driven by Christ-Centered Discipleship
An ACA teacher is a devoted follower of Christ whose classroom is a sanctuary for spiritual growth.

• Modeling the Gospel: They don’t just teach about Jesus; they model His grace, fruit of the Spirit, and humility in their daily interactions.
• Intentional Shepherding: They view classroom management as "heart-work," using discipline as an opportunity for restoration and spiritual guidance rather than just compliance.
• Prayer-Saturation: They pray for and with their students, recognizing that true transformation is a work of the Holy Spirit.
• Scriptural Authority: They are grounded in the Word of God, ensuring their teaching and counsel are always rooted in Biblical truth.

The Home: The Relational Partner, Driven by Authentic Relationships
An ACA teacher is a community-builder who fosters a sense of belonging and partners with families.

• Covenant Partnership: They proactively communicate with parents, viewing them as allies in the student’s education and spiritual formation.
• A Culture of Belonging: They create a classroom environment where every student feels seen, known by name and need, and safe to take intellectual and spiritual risks.
• Mentorship Mindset: They look for "teachable moments" outside the curriculum, investing in students through lunchroom chats, extracurriculars, and one-on-one encouragement.
• Unified Community: They support their colleagues and the local church, contributing to a culture of professional unity and mutual respect

• Long-Term Part-Time High School History Substitute
• Middle School Girls Track Coach
• Middle School Boys Track Coach 
• Substitute Teachers 

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Ankeny Christian Academy does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military affiliation or socioeconomic status in administration of its employment and personnel policies, educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs. Inquiries or grievances may be directed to the ACA Administration at 515-965-8114 or Ankeny Christian Academy, 1604 West 1st Street, Ankeny, IA 50023. ACA is an equal opportunity employer.