English Teacher

Veritas Christian Academy seeks a passionate, qualified Christian Middle School English teacher to begin in January 2024. 

Essential Functions

• Teaches English (in addition to select other courses qualified to teach) to Middle School students.
• Understands and applies pedagogical skills and objectives in a classical Christian model.
• Integrates biblical, spiritual formation, and discipleship into lesson plans. 
• Utilizes developmentally age-appropriate and engaging teaching strategies. 
• Works with the division to ensure consistently high standards within the instructional program; provides the division director with a copy of the weekly lesson plans. 
• Maintains updated lesson plans in Atlas. 
• Follows policies and procedures concerning grading system, record keeping, and communication with parents.
• Informs parents of their child’s progress by preparing progress reports, parent conferences, newsletters, and report cards according to the schedule set by the division director.
• Maintains accurate records and notifies the division office of all tardies and absences, serious accidents or health concerns, and concerns for students' physical or mental safety.
• Arrives at school on time, appropriately attired, and well-prepared for the instructional day.
• Serves as a grade-level advisor in the Middle School Advisory Program.
• Represents and promotes the school at designated events.
• Provides adequate supervision of students at all times in accordance with teacher guidelines.
• Demonstrates classroom management, utilizes positive guidance, and refrains from corporal punishment. 
• Notifies the nurse and reports all accidents or possible health concerns of students.
• Researches and attends 12 hours of professional development opportunities per school year. 
• Attends division and all-school meetings.
• Travels with grade level on assigned class trips and other field trips.
• Attends Middle School Orientation retreat. 
• Upholds the Student and Employee Handbooks.
• Completes all assigned compliance training before the start of school. 
• Acts with courtesy and kindness to everyone.
• Works well under pressure and meets deadlines.
• Displays a character of goodwill, winsomeness, and humor.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work as part of a team by being service-oriented, flexible, and reliable when helping co-workers accomplish their jobs/tasks at hand.
• Exhibits the behaviors described in Essential Behavioral Competencies Required of All Employees.
• Performs carpool, recess, lunch, library, and other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

• An ongoing commitment toward advancing the Christ-centered mission of Veritas Christian Academy is required.  
• A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.  
• A valid teaching certificate is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching designated subject(s) and/or qualified through experience to teach the subject(s) is strongly preferred. 
• Experience teaching in an independent school is preferred.
• Experience integrating technology within the classroom is preferred. 
• Competence in Microsoft Suites and Google Suites is preferred.