Upper School Teacher

Overview

Summary of Primary Purpose The Upper School English Teacher will maintain an active, personal relationship with Christ. The teacher will possess high character and references that show a work history of representing Christ with integrity and character. They should be a team player, love families and students, and have a desire to see students grow in their knowledge of Christ and their ability to make future decisions.

The teacher will possess a strong knowledge of the Bible and current teaching methods. This position is for the 2nd semester of the 25-26 school year.

Brief Description The Upper School English Teacher will maintain an active, personal relationship with Christ. The teacher will possess high character and references that show a work history of representing Christ with integrity and character. They should be a team player, love families and students, and have a desire to see students grow in their knowledge of Christ and their ability to make future decisions.

The teacher will possess a strong knowledge of the Bible and current teaching methods. This position is for the 2nd semester of the 25-26 school year.

• Possess knowledge and understanding of the Christian philosophy of education that will enable him/her to provide leadership and guidance in the school’s development of and commitment to a Christian world view.
• Partner with the Administrative staff to understand the mission and standards that lead to successfully implementing the school’s curriculum.
• Integrate biblical principles and the Christian worldview throughout the curriculum and activities.
• Instruct classes as assigned, following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the administration.
• Ensure classroom reflects a safe, efficient, respectful, and Christian environment.
• Use a Daily Lesson plan and plan broadly using semester and quarterly plans and objectives.
• Contributing to school chapel and other activities that promote spiritual growth and community.
• Develop and implement a plan of study that provides an understanding and mastery of English standards.
• Build relationship with students to positively impact and disciple them in or towards a relationship with the Lord.
• Connecting biblical instruction to student’s lives, helping them to understand how faith applies to various situations and challenges.
• Guiding students in their spiritual development through prayer and discussion.
• Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
• Plan through approved channels a variety of modes including uses of field trips, guest speakers, and other media.
• Use homework effectively for skill development, review, enrichment, or project work.
• Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Demonstrate a system of regular parent communication to connect school and home.
• Respond in a timely manner to parent requests for help or information, or to parent complaints.
• Participate in formal and informal parent-teacher conferences.
• Participate in continuous professional development through professional reading, college coursework, and through attendance at in-service, workshops, and conferences.
• Seek and accept constructive evaluation of job performance; demonstrate a teachable spirit.
• Attend school devotions, staff meetings and events deemed necessary by Administration.
• Follow all school policies and procedures as set forth by the Administration.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding matters related to students, parents, faculty, and administration.

• Desire to grow in discipleship, serving, equipping, learning and leading
• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus and a humility to testify to it
• Ability to explain “What Harvest Bible Chapel Believes”
• Ability to pray with other employees, guests and attenders of the church
• Be an active, engaged and accountable in a biblically based church
• Facilitate the school’s culture that promotes the values of the school mission statement
• Maintain and encourage Christ-like care for all elements of the…