Middle School/High School English/Reading Teacher-Christian School

Position: Middle School High School English/Reading Teacher

Overview: Provides professional instruction to students in grades 6-8 and 9-12 in the subject areas of English/Language Arts. The classroom teacher will be a model of Christ-like living by modeling how to maintain a committed relationship with Jesus Christ their prayer, worship, work, thinking, and service to others. The teacher will plan and teach the school assigned curricula using best practices of instruction according to the biblical philosophy of learning and according to individual differences of students. The teacher is responsible to create a classroom culture that values individuals, appreciates learning, and strives to glorify Jesus Christ. Managing and communicating student progress to students and parents in a timely manner is expected. A teacher of Beth Haven Christian School is also expected to participate in professional development trainings and collaborative learning opportunities.

Reports To: Head of School

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Teaches regularly scheduled classes as assigned by the Head of School.
• Prepares a positive and effective class environment that supports learning.
• Plans and executes appropriate lessons.
• Adheres to the guidelines defined by the employee and family handbook.
• Uses researched-based instructional strategies.
• Maintains proper student behavior.
• Maintains appropriate records.
• Supervises students both in and out of class and at student activities.
• Maintains awareness of each student’s academic, social, and spiritual development.
• Communicates well to parents with both poor and exemplary behavior of students.
• Models an exemplary Christian lifestyle.

Qualifications:

• Confesses belief in Jesus Christ as personal savior and Lord.
• Regularly attends as a member and serves in an evangelical church.
• Age 21 or older
• Character reflective of a follower or Christ
• Holds a Bachelor's degree (minimum) in education from an accredited college or university.
• Holds a state teaching certificate or AACS certification.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fosters Bible literacy and spiritual formation in students.
• Bases all teaching, activities, and programs on the principles taught through the inspired word of God as contained in the Bible. Connects Biblical principles to subject matter concepts.
• Translates BHCS student outcomes into specific objectives for lessons suitable to the age level and developmental needs of the students.
• Effectively plans learning experiences that help each student achieve curricular objectives: Uses grade level standards and/or school course descriptions in setting long-range objectives and in writing lesson plans. Adjusts lesson plans to students' needs. Corrects and returns assignments in a timely manner. Maintains on-going records of student progress which are used in instructional planning. Uses testing and program evaluation data from previous year to improve the instructional program. Organizes content into a sequential development of skills.
• Uses effective teaching methods and techniques: Uses class time well with activities that engage student learning and have a clear purpose. Teaches to specific objectives and makes learning objectives clear to students. Uses the effective lesson model including as appropriate introduction, direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice. Monitors student understanding and adjusts instruction appropriately. Encourages active student participation in each lesson. Provides students with appropriate feedback. Assigns appropriate practice activities and homework assignments related to the stated objective.
• Makes effective use of classroom time: Arrives at least a half-hour before class to set up and makes arrangements in advance for materials and equipment. Starts promptly. Organizes routines to maximize instructional time. Maximizes time students spend actively engaged in academic tasks of appropriate difficulty. Implements an appropriate balance of time devoted to direct instruction versus assigned activities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records.
• Selects the means of assessment to measure students’ learning.
• Administers group-standardized tests to students in accordance with the schools testing program.
• Motivates students and establishes a climate of love and care that defines responsible
• Christian behavior for students following the schools guidelines, standards and policies.
• Keeps current in methods of teaching and the subject area standards.
• Works constructively with colleagues and administration.
• Performs student supervision before, during or after school duty as assigned by the administration.
• Attend and participate in scheduled departmental meetings, general faculty meetings, retreats, and PD meetings.
• Communicates regularly with the parents about their child’s progress and needs.
• Take advantage of those opportunities that will improve professional development by continuing to read professional materials, take additional college courses appropriate to the job, and attending appropriate workshops and conferences as available.
• Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

This job description is representative of the type of duties of the job and is no manner states or implies that all of the duties and responsibilities that are to be performed are listed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,000 - $36,000