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Join The Willows Academy Team

Students at The Willows are welcomed into a safe, nurturing environment by devoted teachers and staff who care deeply for each child’s growth. We invite you to join us in offering the children of our community the gift of a Christ-centered education, one that forms hearts, cultivates wisdom, and inspires a lifelong love of learning.

Be part of this meaningful work as we help shape the lives of students who will bring goodness, beauty, and renewal to our city and beyond.

Classroom Teacher

Full-time Position

Job Details

Classroom teachers at The Willows are responsible for:

  • Planning and preparing curriculum; delivering instruction; assessing and reporting student progress
  • Shepherding and caring for students as they grow in Christ-like wisdom and maturity
  • Effectively communicating with parents, school administration, and teaching staff in ways that build trust and prioritize relationships
  • Participating in personal and professional development 

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree required; classroom teaching experience highly preferred
  • Demonstrate Christian maturity and a commitment to God and His Word
  • Support the school’s mission of providing an excellent, joyful, and Christ-centered education to South Bend area families from all backgrounds
  • Familiarity with and/or genuine interest in The Willows’ classical, whole-child, integrated educational approach 
  • Eager to grow, learn, and teach in a diverse community; commitment to building bridges across lines of difference

Compensation

  • Competitive salary based on teaching experience and education
  • Healthcare contribution / Health, dental, vision insurance
  • 401(k) contribution / retirement account
  • Tuition discount for enrolled children of employees
  • Paid vacation and sick time

School Profile

The Willows Academy is a Christian classical school located on the west side of South Bend. We seek to build a team of resilient, Christ-like leaders who are committed to providing an excellent education to students from all backgrounds. We reserve nearly half of our seats for students from low-income families and foster a community of mutual blessing, where relationships come first.

Our school is marked by joyful discovery, fully engaged learning, rich relationships, and a whole-child approach in small classrooms. 

The Willows Academy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.