Job Opportunities in Education
EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
To apply for an open K-12 or ECEC position, send your resume, a cover letter, and an application to the contact person listed in the job posting, or send it directly to:
NCC Education Department
P.O. Box 619015
Roseville, CA 95661
education@nccsda.com
Phone: (916) 886-5645
ELEMENTARY TEACHER OPENINGS
Teacher, Grades 7 & 8
Description
Hilltop Christian School, located 45 minutes from San Francisco in the East Bay area, is looking for a 7th/8th grade teacher. Hilltop Christian School has seven classroom teachers, and several teacher assistants.
The campus can be found on over 12 acres, which includes a ball field, playgrounds, basketball courts, volleyball courts and a large gymnasium. Hilltop Christian School is innovative, technology rich, culturally diverse and provides quality individual and spiritual education.
Qualifications
The applicant should be a certified Seventh-day Adventist teacher, have a passion to learn, a desire to excel and an awareness of current trends. The ideal candidate should be colleagial and able to work well with others. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and provide evidence of such.
Contact
Larry Rich, Associate Superintendent
(760) 716-1800
larry.rich@nccsda.comTeacher, Lower Elementary
Description
El Dorado Adventist School (K-8) located in Placerville, CA, just an hour from beautiful Lake Tahoe, is looking for a lower elementary grades teacher to join the team. The ideal candidate will love this age group, be energetic, enthusiastic, and creative. The candidate needs to possess a team oriented, collaborative mindset, and be adaptable, and flexible.
Experience Requirements
Candidates must be a member in good standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and have a NAD teaching certificate (or eligible). Experience in organization, classroom management and being open to the extra curriculars of a lower elementary grades teacher is ideal.
Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States.
Contact
Larry Rich, Associate Superintendent
(760) 716-1800
larry.rich@nccsda.comTeacher, Grades 3 & 4
Description
Pine Hills Adventist Academy invites applications for a dynamic, dedicated educator to lead our combined 3rd and 4th grade classroom. This unique opportunity is perfect for a passionate teacher who appreciates the challenges and rewards of a multi-age classroom. The ideal candidate will be skilled in implementing standards-based learning, differentiated instruction to meet diverse needs, and actively contributes to the spiritual growth of our school community.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver engaging lessons that meet standards-based education requirements while accommodating the varying developmental needs of 3rd and 4th graders.
- Develop and implement differentiated teaching strategies to cater to a diverse range of learning styles and abilities, ensuring each child can reach their full potential.
- Foster a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that encourages academic and spiritual growth.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and students to support the spiritual master plan of Pine Hills Adventist Academy, integrating faith development within daily instruction.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational best practices as well as contribute to school-wide initiatives and community activities.
Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education; teaching credential required.
- Previous experience teaching elementary grades with experience in a multi-grade setting considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of standards-based learning and differentiated teaching techniques.
- Commitment to the philosophy and values of Adventist education, with experience contributing to and supporting spiritual objectives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering a strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Contact
Patty Osborne, Associate Superintendent
patrice.osborne@nccsda.comEnglish Language Arts Teacher, Grades 6-8
Description
Sacramento Adventist Academy (SAA) is located 20 minutes outside of Sacramento, CA in the city of Carmichael. SAA currently serves 425 students in Preschool through 12th grade. Six churches, two church companies, and Adventist Health (Corporate) actively support the school. SAA is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is committed to ongoing student achievement.
Over the last ten years, SAA has experienced significant enrollment growth (150+ students), which has supported: expansion of academic and social programming, continued investment in growing/developing personnel, and major investments in infrastructure. SAA anticipates continued growth and is planning accordingly by adding this and other positions for the current and upcoming school years.
SAA is seeking a 6-8th grade ELA teacher that is passionate about the ministry of teaching, is motivated by student achievement, has experience with a standards based approach to instruction and assessment, is creative and comfortable creating lessons with accommodations and/or modifications, possesses a growth mindset, and enjoys collaboration with colleagues.
Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree, current NAD teaching certificate, prior experience (3+ years preferred). Salary and benefits are based on the denominational wage scale and policy. Individuals must have the legal right to work in the United States and be able to provide evidence of that right if employed.
Contact
If interested, please send (as PDF attachments) a philosophy of teaching/administration statement and resume to:
Matthew Jakobsons, Principal
mjakobsons@sacaa.orgTeacher, Grades K-4
Description
Tracy Adventist School, located in Tracy California, is looking for K-4 teacher. Kindergarten is half day so the teacher would teach K-2 in the morning and 1 to 4 in the afternoon. Tracy school is two-teacher school in a loving, supportive community. The school is located on a beautiful school campus–complete with three large classrooms, a gymnasium, a playground and a large field.
Experience Requirements
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States and be able to provide proof of such.
Contact
Coreen Hicks, Associate Superintendent
(916) 886-5600
coreen.hicks@nccsda.comTeacher, Grades 6-8
Description
Galt Adventist Christian School is currently seeking an experienced 6th to 8th grade teacher. This 3-teacher school, located in the city of Galt about 30 miles from the city of Sacramento, has a lovely campus complete with a gymnasium, a playground, a field, and two large raised-bed gardens. Galt Adventist Christian School has many involved families at the church and school to welcome and support a new teacher in their warm and loving community.
Experience Requirements
NAD Elementary Teaching Certification preferred and experience with standards-based education desired. Individuals must have the legal right to work in the United States and be able to provide evidence of that right if employed.
Contact
If interested, please send resume and a completed application (form posted on this webpage) to:
Coreen Hicks, Associate Superintendent
(916) 886-5650
coreen.hicks@nccsda.com
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OPENINGS
Teacher, Science
Description
Sacramento Adventist Academy (SAA) is located 20 minutes outside of Sacramento, CA in the city of Carmichael. SAA currently serves 425 students in Preschool through 12th grade. Six churches, two church companies, and Adventist Health (Corporate) actively support the school. SAA is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is committed to ongoing student achievement.
Over the last ten years, SAA has experienced significant enrollment growth (150+ students), which has supported: expansion of academic and social programming, continued investment in growing/developing personnel, and major investments in infrastructure. SAA anticipates continued growth and is planning accordingly by adding this and other positions for the current and upcoming school years.
SAA is seeking a 9-12th grade Science teacher who is passionate about the ministry of teaching, is motivated by student achievement, has experience with a standards based approach to instruction and assessment, is creative and comfortable creating lessons with accommodations and/or modifications, possesses a growth mindset, and enjoys collaboration with colleagues.
Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree, current NAD teaching certificate, prior experience (3+ years preferred)
Salary and Benefits: Salary and benefits are based on the denominational wage scale and policy. Individuals must have the legal right to work in the United States and be able to provide evidence of that right if employed.Contact
If interested, please send (as PDF attachments) a philosophy of teaching/administration statement and resume to:
Matthew Jakobsons, Principal
mjakobsons@sacaa.orgTeacher, Math
Description
Lodi Academy is currently seeking a Math teacher to be part of our team for the 2025-2026 school year. Lodi Academy is a 9-12 day Academy located in the fertile San Joaquin Valley, only 45 minutes south of Sacramento, and an hour and a half from the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the San Francisco Bay Area. The current enrollment for Lodi Academy is 81 students, with potential to grow. We share a forty-acre campus with the thriving Lodi SDA Elementary School with enrollment averaging 175 students. Lodi Academy has been providing excellence in Adventist Education since 1908.
Experience Requirements
The Math teacher at Lodi Academy will teach Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Physics (potentially) and Pre-Calculus. Lodi Academy has a rich history of emphasizing learning in the field with trips to the Northern California coast, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and diverse other local environments to immerse students in learning beyond the classroom. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated Christian who can bring to our team a passion for Jesus and a passion for excellence in academics, an unwavering commitment to helping all students reach their full potential, and a willingness to engage with students on a personal level inside and outside of class. The ideal candidate will have completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Math and Education, and preference given for candidates with a master’s degree. While previous teaching experience is helpful, Lodi Academy is committed to finding the right fit for our team. New teachers will find the school to be a supportive environment that creates an atmosphere essential for success. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States and be able to provide proof of such.
For more information about Lodi Academy, please go to the school website at https://lodiacademy.net.
Contact
Patty Osborne, Superintendent
(916) 886-5648
patrice.osborne@nccsda.com
PRINCIPAL
OPENINGS
Principal
Description
Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy (PHAA) is seeking an engaged, motivated individual to join our K-12 team located in the beautiful east Bay Area of California. We are looking for a dynamic team player, who loves Jesus, to provide administration and oversight as Principal on our campus. Our ideal candidate will have a growth mindset with a vision and commitment to lead by example in the following focus areas:
- An advocate for Jesus and Christian Education whose primary focus is to partner with the staff to lead students to Christ and teach discipleship for a lifetime of service.
- Build and maintain positive relationships in our church and school community through friendly and open communication.
- Fiscally responsible who can work within a budget to maximize given resources.
- Actively market PHAA at school, church events and in the local community to grow enrollment.
- Support, supervise and evaluate the professional development of the teachers and staff through mentorship and accountability.
- Develop a healthy trusting relationship with PHAA teachers and staff.
Experience Requirements
The following describes the preferred experience for the ideal candidate:
- 2 or more years’ experience as a principal with supervisory responsibilities at a fully accredited Seventh-day Adventist academy.
- 2 or more years’ experience reviewing budget reports and preparing financial statements.
- 5 years teaching experience in either elementary or secondary classroom or both.
- Hold an Administrators Certificate or master’s degree with an emphasis directly relatable to a principal role.
- Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States.
Contact
Larry Rich, Associate Superintendent
(760) 716-1800
larry rich@nccsda.com
ECEC OPENINGS
Director/Teacher
Description
Sacramento Adventist Academy ECEC is looking for an early childhood director. This is a great opportunity to work with a wonderful staff in a well-established preschool on the campus of Sacramento Adventist Academy (K-12). This individual must have a good understanding of child development, good marketing and communication skills, the ability to work well with others, and must love children.
Experience Requirements
Previous preschool early childhood teaching experience. CA Child Development Program Director Permit and director experience is preferred. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States. Interested applicants should submit an application and three references (forms can be found on this page in the section, “Education Employment Applications”) and resume.
Contact
Coreen Hicks, Associate Superintendent
(916) 886-5650
coreen.hicks@nccsda.com
OTHER SCHOOL OPENINGS
RIO LINDO OPENINGS
Teacher, Math & Computer Science
Description
About Rio Lindo Adventist Academy: Rio Lindo Adventist Academy is the premier boarding high school of the Northern California Conference. Nestled in the picturesque Healdsburg, approximately an hour north of San Francisco, our campus boasts over 360 acres of land and more than 3 miles of riverfront. As a Seventh Day Adventist institution for over 60 years, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth.
Position Overview: We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Math and Computer Science Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to nurturing our students’ love for mathematics and computer science, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in these subjects and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver engaging math and computer science curricula that meet the needs of all students.
- Utilize innovative teaching methods and digital resources to enhance learning experiences.
- Assess and evaluate students’ progress, providing constructive feedback to support their academic and personal growth.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into the curriculum.
- Participate in departmental, school-wide, and extracurricular activities as required.
- Maintain a positive, encouraging environment conducive to learning.
- Stay current with developments in education, particularly in math and computer science.
Why Join Us:
- Be a part of a supportive and caring community that values education and personal development.
- Work in a beautiful, natural setting that offers a peaceful and inspiring environment for both staff and students.
- Benefit from a commitment to professional growth and development opportunities.
- On-Campus Housing available
Experience Requirements
- Required certification in math and/or computer science education.
- Master’s Degree in math, computer science, education, or related field is preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in teaching mathematics and computer science at the high school level.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate students.
- Commitment to the values and mission of Rio Lindo Adventist Academy.
- Legal right to work in the United States and provide proof of that right.
Contact
Mekey Lepulu, Principal
(707) 431-5100
principal@riolindo.org