ALCS - English Teacher

An English teacher plays a crucial role in developing a student's oral and written communication skills, like writing formal letters, reports, speeches, poetry and short stories.  We are seeking teachers with classroom experience and a passion for teaching literature and language arts. 

Required Education:

• Have obtained a Bachelor’s degree
• Preference is given to candidates with state-level teacher certification

Required Spiritual Qualifications

All faculty and staff shall:

• Have received Jesus Christ as his/her Savior
• Believe that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living
• Be in agreement with school’s Statement of Faith and Christian philosophy of education
• Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God’s Biblical standards for sexual conduct.  Luke 6:40
• Be a member in good standing at a local church that has a Statement of Faith in significant agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith
• Show by example the importance of Scripture study and memorization, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the Body of Christ
• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go”

Our Statement of Faith is available is available HERE.

https://www.alcs.us/editoruploads/files/General Resources/ALCS Statement of Faith (updated Feb 2023).pdf

Other Required Qualifications

All faculty shall:

• Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and be prepared to assist them in that task
• Place his/her teaching ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities
• Demonstrate a love of children and heart to serve others
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance
• Respectfully submit and be loyal to authority
• Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately
• Avoid gossip and practice Biblical conflict resolution (Matthew 18)

Essential Job Functions

English Teachers shall:

• Reflect on the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity
• Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian role modeling
• Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ
• Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities
• Keep proper discipline in the classrooms and on the school premises to promote a healthy learning environment
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best
• Utilize valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the school’s philosophy
• Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress
• Help prepare/set up classrooms and learning spaces prior to the first day of school
• Set up classroom or equipment as needed prior to class
• Establish and enforce rules of conduct for activities; teach safety skills
• Adapt activities to students’ special needs; develop appropriate modifications when required
• Monitor use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities

 Start Date:  August 2024