The middle school English teacher is responsible for maintaining an academic and spiritually stimulating learning environment for the children assigned to the classroom. This includes helping students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God.

The middle school English teacher will teach grades 7-8 English.  The teacher would also be responsible to teach an elective or study hall.

This is a full-time position.

Key Result Areas

Attitude and Skills with Children:

• Relate with appropriate and respectful voice and actions to all children
• Responsible for safety and welfare of children
• Provides effective and appropriate discipline within school guidelines

Planning and Leading:

• Provide developmentally appropriate activities, accommodating various learning styles/abilities
• Maintain review/revision of current curriculum mapping in all subjects
• Adequate preparation for the day’s activities
• Consistent integration of spiritual concepts

Attitudes and Skills with Parents:

• Maintain confidentiality and tact with negative information
• Available to parents
• Keep parents informed of the child’s progress
• Seeks input before making difficult decisions or recommendations to parents

Teacher Responsibilities:

• A role model for other teachers
• Keeps classroom in order
• Assist with recess and after-school duties
• Supervise classroom
• Read, follow and support teacher handbook

Attitudes and Skills with Co-workers

• Work as a team member and diligent to preserve unity within the staff
• Consistently show commitment, enthusiasm, and involvement

General Work Habits:

• Prompt and reliable attendance record
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings
• Conscious of health and safety issues
• Attend in-service training as required

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• State/ACSI teacher certification preferred, but must be able to obtain ACSI certification within the established timeframe
• Holds a Bachelor’s preferably in the subject matter being taught.
• Experience working with High school students
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with parents, children, and staff

Competencies

• Demonstrates spiritual maturity
• Ability to supervise and motivate people
• Initiates meeting the needs of the students and staff
• Works well with children
• Maintain appropriate certifications that align with our accreditation requirements

If you are qualified for this position and would like to make an application, please download, complete, and return the following application package: