Director of Teaching & Learning (2026-27) at Legacy Christian Academy

Andover, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Development, Instructional Excellence, Professional Growth, Teacher Development, Assessment Practices, Data Collection, Biblical Worldview, Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Training Coordination, Educational Standards, Continuous Improvement, School Management Software, Google Classroom, PreK-12 Education

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Description REPORTS TO: Head of School STATUS: Full-Time; Exempt START DATE: July 2026 HOURS: 12 Month, School Calendar and Hours of Operation Overview: LCA hires staff who care about the spiritual formation and academic growth of their students, who maintain high academic standards, who are highly relational, and who love Christ and live by biblical principles. LCA has a community of staff and faculty who join together regularly for prayer, Biblical Worldview training, celebrations, and staff development. As an LCA employee, it is essential and foundational to understand, live out, and agree wholeheartedly with Legacy’s Statement of Faith, Social Stance, Core Values, and the Profile of a Legacy Employee. The Director of Teaching and Learning provides visionary leadership in curriculum development, instructional excellence, and professional growth across our PreK-12 school community. This role serves as the academic champion who ensures educational standards, supports teacher development, and drives continuous improvement in teaching and learning practices throughout the school. Job Requirements; Qualifications: Possess a strong Christian faith with a solid knowledge of the Bible, a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and a demonstrated character of integrity. Believes in and actively support the school’s Statement of Faith and Guiding Principles. Possess a passion for Christian education and student discipleship. Individual must be comfortable connecting the biblical truths and biblical worldview perspectives in their leadership with staff and students, and throughout the curriculum. Serves on the school leadership team and works closely with the Head of School to fulfill Legacy’s mission and strategic plan as it relates to the teaching and learning practices of the school. Provides Curriculum and Instructional Leadership: Leads the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of Essential Learning Standards (ELS) across all grade levels. Manages comprehensive curriculum review cycles to ensure programs remain current, rigorous, and aligned with best practices in education. Coordinates professional learning opportunities by organizing trainings with both internal faculty and external education experts. Implements and facilitates Biblical Worldview Immersion implementation and the 4 teaching commitments pedagogy for PreK-12 faculty. Design and oversee a comprehensive PreK-12 professional development program that meets the growing needs of our faculty. Establish, monitor, and provide training on PreK-12 assessment practices and benchmarking systems. Coordinate MAP Testing administration and oversee data collection and reporting processes. Comfort with or openness to learning school management software and other online teaching tools such as Google Classroom, Google suite, and student information systems. Ability to work with all functions - administration, support staff, other faculty, and students. Minimum of 5 years of administrative leadership. Master’s degree in education or administration preferred. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Indoor and outdoor environment Hearing and speaking to exchange information Seeing to read and verify accuracy of information Standing and walking for extended periods of time Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer and other equipment Ability to navigate up to three flights of stairs Lifting a minimum of 20 pounds This job description lists the major duties and requirements of the position and is not all- inclusive. Colleagues may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document.

Responsibilities

The Director of Teaching and Learning provides visionary leadership in curriculum development and instructional excellence across the PreK-12 school community. This role ensures educational standards, supports teacher development, and drives continuous improvement in teaching and learning practices.