6th Grade Teacher - Hill Country Christian School

School Year: 10 months

School Week: Mon-Thur (Full-Time is 32 hours per week)

DESCRIPTION: The teaching staff of Hill Country Christian School holds a key place in the successful, fruitful ministry of the school. Teachers share with parents the responsibility of educating children according to the Word of God. Reporting to the Principal, the role includes all aspects of teaching, classroom management, and student/parent interactions. The qualified teacher will be responsible for supervising a learning environment that guides and encourages students to fulfill their academic potential and promotes positive spiritual development.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant degree required, teaching or relevant experience preferred

• Evidence of a mature, personal Christian faith

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Outstanding communication skills

• Planning and organizational skills

• Creative and innovative

• Adaptable

• Collaborative skills

• Solid grounding in classroom management

• Able to maintain a high standard of professional conduct

• Proficient in the use of technology and computer applications as required

JOB DUTIES:

• Prayerfully minister to students in a way that will contribute to their development as open, able, and responsible Christians.

• Maintain classroom environment conducive to the students’ spiritual, physical, academic, and social development

• Encourage the development of critical thinking skills and high academic standards

• Provide written classroom expectations and rules and devotions as needed

• Report and record student progress through means of report cards, attendance records, and conference

• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior that conform to school policies and promote learning in the classroom

• Attend school training and meetings as required

• Maintain good written and verbal communication with students, parents, and administration

• Cooperate with the administration and other faculty in seeking the school’s overall success.

• Maximize the appropriate use of technology in the classroom as an instructional tool

• Continually endeavor to develop and improve teaching skills

• Fulfill assigned duties in a positive manner

• Read, enforce, and comply with school the school’s Statement of Faith, policies and procedures as set forth in the following documents:

• -HCCS Statement of Faith

• -Student Handbook

• -Employee Handbook

• -Teacher Manuals

• -Other documents as appropriate