Program/Department: Gateway Christian Schools Secondary

Job Title: High School Chemistry Teacher

Reports To: Principal

Job Overview: Gateway Christian Schools is looking for a High School Chemistry teacher who is a committed follower of Jesus, called to Christian education and has experience integrating faith and learning in the classroom. This will require a willingness to provide extensive hands-on laboratory experiences for students in addition to direct instruction.

As a member of the Gateway OneTeam, you will support and demonstrate an understanding of church’s mission: living the Jesus-centered mission. Possessing a character that reflects biblical godliness, demonstrating a meaningful personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and active involvement in a local body of Christian believers are key qualifications.

Job Status: Part-time

Exempt Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $9,433.33 - $18,366.67/annually
Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick Leave

Responsibilities and Duties

Planning and Teaching:

• Develops a curriculum map for each course taught where learning objectives are aligned with WA state graduation requirements
• Prepares detailed lesson plans
• Uses a variety of teaching methodologies to create an engaging and safe classroom setting where all students are held to high expectations
• Incorporate technology in meaningful ways into instruction and learning

Grading:

• Utilize Renweb for inputting all assignments, tests, quizzes, and projects in a timely manner, using the grading scale provided by the school.
• Keeps an accurate record of all grades for each student.
• Uses Microsoft TEAMS Assignments for document all homework assignments and for communication with students.

Classroom Management:

• Keeps an accurate record of all attendance and tardiness for each student.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom to ensure maximum learning
• Always keeps an emergency lesson plan and current substitute folder in case of an unexpected absence

Communication

• Communicates with parents on an “as needed” basis regarding their student’s academic or behavioral status in the class.
• Returns phone calls and emails within 24 hours.
• Keeps an accurate record of all communications with parents.
• Advises the administration as soon as plans to be away from the classroom are being considered.

Meetings and Events

• Attends all in-services, department meetings, and school events as scheduled.
• Coordinates field trips and special events, as needed.
• Attends students’ retreat every year, as scheduled by the Administration.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned.

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field
• Minimum 1 year of teaching experience at MS level

Please Note:
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; therefore, this job description is subject to change.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $9,433.33 - $18,366.67 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school
• Religious school

Application Question(s):

• Can you share a personal testimony of how your faith in Jesus Christ has impacted your life, values and approach to work?
• How do you integrate Christian worldview and values across various subjects and disciplines within the K-12 curriculum to foster a cohesive understanding of faith and academics among students?
• Can you share examples of how you create opportunities for students to apply biblical principles and critical thinking skills in real-world contexts, both inside and outside the classroom?
• In what ways do you actively participate in your local church community, and how do you envision yourself contributing to the spiritual growth and education of others through teaching?
• How do you interpret and apply biblical teachings in your daily life, particularly when faced with moral or ethical dilemmas?

Work Location: In person