What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher position at Victory Village Christian Academy?
JUNIOR HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
Brief description
The position of junior high & high school teacher consists of
instructing students in online school curriculums in one or more
subjects at the elementary & secondary levels, such as English,
mathematics, science, Bible, or social studies.
Tasks
- Understanding and keeping up to date with state education
guidelines;
- Understanding and keeping up to date with Victory Village
Christian Academy education guidelines;
- Communicating with students/administration regarding
academic progress, expectations, deadlines, and
requirements;
- Establishing, communicating, and maintaining classroom rules
and routine;
- Adapting teaching methods and curriculums to meet students
with learning obstacles and learning objectives to provide
students with the proper tools for success in the classroom
- Assign and grade class work and homework;
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing
students, regardless of personal opinion as discussed with
administration and in accordance with the philosophy and
principles of Victory Village Christian Academy;
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in
one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, science,
Bible, or social studies;
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required
by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations;
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social
development, and physical health as pertains to the teachers
specific classes/classroom;
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of
instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides
students with opportunities to observe, question, and
investigate;
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities;
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- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to
evaluate students' progress;
- Manage and maintain an environment conducive to learning;
- Maintain a level of fairness and equal learning opportunity for
all students;
- Obtain authorization for any policy or structural changes to the
classroom from the administration before said changes are
made;
- Support the Christian principles of Victory Village Christian
Academy and submit to its leadership as keeping with the
word of God.
Qualifications and requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
- Ability to teach others how to do something, and to select and
use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate
for the situation when learning or teaching new things;
- Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying;
- Ability to identify complex problems, evaluate options, and
implement solutions;
- Ability to effectively negotiate, handle oneself professionally
and maturely, and appeal appropriately to authority when in
disagreement;
- A love for people, especially young people, and a
passion/commitment to the ministry of Victory Village Christian
Academy;
- A good work ethic and dependable character;
- A calm, patient, flexible personality;
- A strong walk/relationship with Jesus Christ and actively
attending a local assembly or being in fellowship outside of the
workplace in accordance with Hebrews 10:24-25 and Matthew
18:20.
Competencies (in order of importance)
- Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical (Proverbs
10:9).
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and
dependable, and fulfilling obligations (1 Corinthians 4:2).
- Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping
emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive
behavior, even in very difficult situations or disagreements
(Galatians 5:19-25).
- Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge,
and offer opinions and direction.
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- Followership --- Job requires the ability to submit to leadership
decisions as are keeping with principles of Victory Village
Christian Academy and the word of God (Hebrews 10:19-25).
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and
dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
(Proverbs 27:17).
Lines of communication
- The junior high & high school teaching position reports directly
to the Assistant Principal (AP). All schedule, classroom,
student, curriculum, and discipline needs are to be brought
directly to the AP who will then oversee all needs and direct to
a higher authority if out of their realm of expertise and purview.
Working conditions
- The junior high & high school teaching position is a full time
salaried position.
- Work days are Monday thru Friday during the Months of
August-June. Additional days or Holidays will be clearly
scheduled out and given in advance.
- All teachers are required to attend all scheduled personnel
trainings and in-service days.
- All teachers are expected to arrive well in advance of their
students who arrive at 9:00am. Adjustments and exceptions to
this expectation should be approved by the Assistant Principal.
- All full time teachers are expected to stay until completion of
the school day when students leave at 4:00pm. Adjustments
and exceptions to this expectation should be run by the
Assistant Principal.
Mission
The mission of Victory Village Christian Academy is to serve as the hands and feet of
Jesus. Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and our Christian tradition, we seek to
be a healing presence to our students, serving them without charge to their parents,
by providing a clean and safe place to live, a good education, nutritious meals,
training in life skills, outdoor and indoor activities and sports, opportunities to be
involved in the ministry of helping others, and most important, and introduction to
Jesus Christ, who will love them for a lifetime and forever. We affirm the worth and
distinction of each person, rejecting and repudiating all prejudice, partiality and
intimidation. As God loves all, we call on our staff and students alike to love each
other sincerely, always striving to relate, instruct and correct, in a spirit of humility and
compassion, building up, encouraging, and showing the Spirit of Jesus in all that we
do and say.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.62 - $17.37 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Please apply online at our website: https://form.jotform.com/250934791036157
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17