Calvary Day School - Upper School Science Teacher

Description

Specifically - Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science

Summary Statement

CDS recognizes and affirms the ministry of teaching as a God-ordained vocation. Although teachers may not be “officially ordained” by a commonly known or recognized religious order, they are  essential and full-time ministers of the Christian faith, the CDS Statement of Faith, and the educational philosophy and objectives of Calvary Day School to students, faculty, and co-workers. This document provides a framework of qualifications, duties, and responsibilities to assure the orderly operation of an exemplary program at Calvary Day School. The teacher will prayerfully help students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christian men and women to the praise and glory of God.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

Spiritual - The teacher shall:

• Seek to be a role model in attitude, speech and actions with a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• Show by example the importance of Scripture memorization and study, prayer, witnessing, and unity in Christian fellowship.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Motivate students to accept God's gift of salvation and grow in their faith.
• Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ.

General Guidelines for Calvary Day School Teachers

• The teacher will integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum.
• The teacher is responsible for the planning, execution and followup materials and activities, according to the particular grade level curriculum on which they will be working.
• The teacher will plan broadly through the use of semester and quarterly plans and objectives.
• The teacher strives to keep communications open with parents, keeping parents informed about the child's progress as well as the classroom's extracurricular activities.
• The teacher is responsible for discipline, orderliness, scheduling in the classroom, lunchroom, halls, bathrooms, and playground activities.
• The teacher is to meet periodically with the principal and other teachers to discuss problems and make plans for the enrichment of the basic program.
• The teacher must present a positive attitude toward the parents, the school, and fellow teachers.
• The teacher is to work with the principals and Head of School in planning and attending  parent education activities.
• The teacher is to begin work according to the approved school calendar in advance of the opening of school and is expected to work after the close of school after the spring semester according to the approved school calendar.
• The teacher will cooperate with the administration in implementing policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.
• The teacher is expected to support all policies of Calvary Day School. Should a question related to school policy arise, the teacher should notify the divisional principal. 
• It is expected that each teacher will endeavor to broaden the knowledge in the educational field by attending workshops and taking advantage of other opportunities to increase the teacher's effectiveness in the classroom.
• It is expected that the teacher will endeavor to maintain a Godly life in public and private, thereby providing a Christian role model for children and parents.
• Teachers will be assigned additional duties to support the functioning of the school.

Specific Responsibilities:

• The teacher is to arrive at school 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the school day for students in his/her division and remain 30 minutes after the close of the school day for students of that division. (Part-time teachers must adhere to their specified hours as agreed with the principal.)
• The teacher is to maintain an accurate record of daily attendance, money for field trips, and other appropriate activities.
• The teacher is to keep receipts for money spent and give these to the appropriate administrative assistant for reimbursement when pre-approved by the principal.
• Lesson plans will be written and submitted to the principal as directed by him/her..
• The teacher will take inventory of supplies periodically, determine needed items in advance, and then give the list to the appropriate secretary for purchasing.
• The teacher is to record current grades.
• The teacher will use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment or project work.
• The teacher will keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of failure of students under supervision. 
• The teacher is to maintain a neat, orderly classroom so that the students will learn to care for and respect personal and school property.
• The teacher is to meet periodically with the principal and other teachers to plan field trips and other enrichment activities. 
• When illness occurs the teacher should follow the directions given during orientation for securing a substitute and informing the divisional administrative assistant.
• The teacher is expected to maintain discipline and orderliness at lunch, in the classroom, hallways, bathrooms and playground.
• The teacher is to assist the students as they are picked up after school.
• The teacher is expected to maintain a neat personal appearance, thereby setting a good example for the students and parents.
• It is expected that teachers refrain from gossiping about students, parents, fellow teachers, and will apply biblical principles in solving problems in these areas.
• The teacher will protect individual rights of students and be sensitive to individual needs.  The teacher is in a position to receive confidential information and must handle that information responsibly and confidentially.
• All Upper school teachers will attend Camp Hanes or Windy Gap depending upon the assignment by the Upper School principal.
• If any teacher has reason to suspect that a child is abused, neglected, or died as the result of maltreatment, he/she must report it to North Carolina's child protection agency, or the Director of the Department of Social Services in the county where the juvenile resides.
• The teacher will lead teachers in implementation of curriculum and instructional practices that result in exceptional student achievement and teaching.
• The teacher will mentor and coach a small cohort of teachers in Science. 

 POSITION REQUIREMENTS OR STANDARDS

• The teacher will have made a profession of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. 
• The teacher will faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith of Calvary Day School.  
• The staff member will be a person of spiritual maturity with academic and leadership abilities that will allow them to “train up a child in the way he should go.”  
• The teacher will reflect the purpose of the school which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity. 
• The teacher shall be a college graduate (preferably with a master’s degree)  and one who feels called of God to the teaching profession. 
• The teacher must acquire and maintain certification through the Association of Christian Schools International. 
• Other qualifications may be added by the Day School Committee as deemed appropriate.
• Affirm the CDS Statement of Faith and the ACSI Statement of Faith and abide by the Code of Professional Conduct and CDS Lifestyle Statement.

Qualifications