LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - Upper School Math Teacher

TITLE: Upper School Teacher (Math)
STAFF LEVEL: Faculty
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
STATUS: Full Time, 10-month

Overall Responsibilities
The following expectations and job description are the minimal expectation for teachers at Life Christian Academy. The primary role of a teacher at Life Christian Academy is to teach students to know and love Jesus Christ through ethics, respect, academics, and programs.

Principle Responsibilities

• Fosters and enhances an effective learning environment, maintains a safe classroom environment conducive to learning
• Develops and writes daily lesson plans for courses taught in core content areas (Math, Science, English, Music, etc.)
• Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom management policies and procedures governing student behavior, conduct and discipline
• Communicates with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, on a regular basis, maintains an open, positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement
• Monitors student progress and collects data that demonstrates progress
• Establishes goals and objectives for students that are aligned with courses
• Plans and uses a variety of researched-based teaching strategies to differentiate instruction in the classroom
• Keeps abreast of current research and best practices in their field of expertise (or in their content area)
• Uses class time well with activities that engage students’ attention and demonstrate a clear purpose
• Gives clear directions and well-organized examples and explanations
• Uses questions and explanations that promote clear thinking
• Teaches students how to ask questions to problem solve in various academic and social settings
• Creates a learning environment founded on student learning rather than curriculum
• Creates an equitable environment of community among students which fosters a respect of each member’s individuality, diversity, and strengths
• Is available to any parent or student who wishes to have a conference
• Plans for and uses online and eLearning as needed/directed
• Learns and uses the FACTS LMS (Learning Management System) as directed
• Models Biblical principles in making choices to impact students
• Adheres to the faculty and staff professional dress code as determined by the school administration
• Actively supervises students in Chapel to ensure attention and engagement and to assist/maintain a positive culture
• Enforces all school policies and processes, including dress policy, mobile phone policy, behavior expectations
• Articulates in writing and speaking how the teacher’s Christian faith integrates with his or her teaching
• Attend morning staff devotions at 7:55am to 8:10am
• Select and use curricular materials that will help students achieve these outcomes
• Select in advance the means of assessment to measure students’ learning
• Facilitate class participation in standardized testing and the use the data from the tests to modify instruction based on need
• Provide tutorials for students before and after school as needed.
• Compose a working syllabus and scope and sequence for each class subject and make professional adjustments as necessary to meet the needs of individual learners
• Complete paperwork including academic progress reports, report cards four times per year, complete inventories of classroom equipment/supplies/books, records of attendance, administration of achievement tests, end of year debriefing evaluation forms
• Contribute to student events – organization, administration, and supervision
• Mentor assigned students as a part of the academic mentoring program
• Other duties as assigned

Role Competencies

• Practice love, joy, patience, kindness, self-control, gentleness, faithfulness, and truthfulness
• Demonstrates a passion for Christian education
• Professing Christian who can articulate the Gospel to others
• Faithfully support Life Center Church and its ministries
• In professional growth the teacher is expected to:
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all school community groups (school board, school leaders, colleagues, staff, parents, and students)
• Reflects on personal performance for continuous improvement & implementation of best practices
• Have a developed personal philosophy of Christian education
• Collaborate constructively with colleagues and administration by contributing ideas and listening
• Observe the Matthew 18 principle in conflict resolution, avoiding a negative, critical spirit, and taking problems to administrator if necessary
• Attend and participate in staff devotions, student chapels, teacher’s meetings, staff/student retreats, church sponsored functions, and other meetings and activities as assigned
• Participate in Professional Learning Community efforts
• Serve on academic committees and teams
• In Community relations the teacher is expected to:
• Participate actively in the community, especially in the church community
• Model love for Christ and students beyond the school day and campus.
• Reflect a positive view of Life Center/Life Christian in interaction with the local community, social media, etc.
• Contribute to a positive and enjoyable working environment
• Be proficient with Word, Excel, and ability to become proficient with relevant software and/or applications