Description

Position Overview:
The instructor shall prayerfully help 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 teacher shall be a born-again individual, certified or certifiable to teach, who feels the call of
God to the teaching profession.

Required Personal Qualities:
Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior and have a clear testimony
Believe that the Bible is God’s Word and is the standard for faith and daily living
Agree with the North Hills Christian School Statement of Faith
Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct (Luke 6:40)
Be an evangelical, with understanding and adherence to the school’s statement of faith.
Be a member in good standing at a Christian church
Show by example the importance of regular Scripture study and memorization, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the body of Christ
Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go”
Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and be prepared to assist them in that task
Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality
Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism
Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and in agreement with school policy
Use acceptable English in written and oral communications and speak with clear articulation
Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately
Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority
Place his/her teaching ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities
Make an effort to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of the community
Notify the administration of any policy he/she is unable to support

Minimum Qualifications:
CLICK HERE for state-regulated requirements
Criminal Background Check through Division of Child Development and Early Education
(DCDEE)

Preferred Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education

Essential Job Functions:
Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of North Hills Christian School by:

o Understanding, supporting, and effectively communicating the school’s mission
o Understanding and applying the distinctives of Christian education
o Exemplifying a lifestyle of godliness and service as a model for his or her students
o Demonstrating biblical fruits of the spirit
o Embedding appropriate biblical integration into his or her instruction
o Applying classroom content to answering worldview questions
o Applying the biblical framework of creation, fall, Redemption to the teaching of subject area content
o Maintaining expectations for teacher conduct, as outlined in the teacher contract and employee code of ethics

Follow and encourage students to follow biblical and professional principles of conduct in interactions with parents, students, and colleagues by:

o Treating parents, students, and peers with respect
o Communicating regularly, effectively, and tactfully with students’ homes in an effort to ensure student success
o Avoiding gossip and negativity
o Following Matthew 18 as a biblical pattern for resolution of conflict
o Intentionally striving to improve interpersonal relationships among students by modeling appropriate behavior and by counseling or correcting students who interact in an unbiblical manner
o Avoiding unnecessary conflict

Possess and maintain required knowledge and credentials for teaching in his or her subject area and grade level by:

o Maintaining teaching certifications according to the state policies
o Pursuing opportunities for continuing education
o Demonstrating mastery of content
o Developing and closely following a plan for ongoing professional development
o Making meaningful connections to clear objectives, which are communicated to students prior to each lesson
o Pursuing increased biblical knowledge and biblical worldview understanding
o Seeking out opportunities to learn how to enhance strengths and overcome weaknesses
o Seeking out and readily accepting guidance and suggestions

Contribute to a positive, professional school environment and fulfill non-instructional duties by:

o Adhering closely to school policies, duties, and procedures
o Cheerfully accepting additional job duties
o Contributing as a team player and actively seeking out ways to serve others
o Casting a positive, professional image of North Hills Christian School to the community
o Dressing professionally and modestly
o Avoiding excessive absenteeism or tardiness to work, school functions, or meetings
o Maintaining accurate student records
o Submitting paperwork on time, without repeated prompting
o Attending faculty and committee meetings, as assigned
o Attending school activities, as assigned
o Attending and supporting students through after school functions
o Avoiding discussion of students (individually or corporately) with other students or parents of other students
o Exercising professionalism when it is necessary to discuss students with other, teachers or employees

Discipline and handle classroom management Redemptively by:

o Providing and fairly enforcing firm, consistent boundaries
o Developing a climate of grace, love, and respect in and out of the classroom
o Reflecting good control of students in formal and informal settings
o Disciplining students restoratively rather than punitively

Use class time effectively and efficiently by:

o Actively engaging all students throughout each lesson
o Observing structured class routines
o Adhering closely to procedures and schedules for lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal.
o Beginning class promptly and continuing instruction until the dismissal.
o Stewarding instructional time by ensuring minimal disruption to the learning process

Develop and execute well-planned, biblically integrated, developmentally appropriate lessons that align with the school’s curricular objectives.

o Developing and communicating clear, achievable learning goals to students
o Adhering closely to the school’s curriculum guides
o Adhering to instructional practices set forth during in-service training sessions, and applying those principles intelligently

Use a variety of instructional strategies to meet the varied and multi-dimensional needs of the learners as image bearers of God by:

o Fostering student collaboration and interactive discourse
o Engaging students of varying levels of ability
o Encouraging problem solving, and higher order thinking
o Employing methods that emphasize active and discovery learning
o Encouraging students to ask questions and seek additional clarification as needed

Use formal and informal methods of assessment to ensure that students with varying levels of cognitive ability make relevant and meaningful connections between prior learning, new learning, and life by:

o Engaging students in recalling and making connections to prior learning as a guide for introduction of new material
o Using diagnostic, formative, and summative tools for evaluation to improve student performance.
o Providing timely student feedback
o Recommending modifications to the curriculum to improve overall student performance
o Tiering objectives and assessment to ensure that all students are achieving to their full God-given potential

Use available technology and seeks out new technology to improve instruction, communication, overall professional effectiveness, and student technological proficiency by:

o Utilizing computer resources that are provided in the classrooms
o Using software and technological tools that contribute to the educator’s efficiency
o Expanding understanding of technology and its usefulness in education
o Seeking out available technology resources and encourages the exploration of additional technology resources for use in the classroom.

Other related duties, as requested, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Attendance
Full time teachers are required to be present 20 minutes before the start of school daily.
Teachers will also be required to attend faculty meetings and other after school special
functions, and occasionally meetings or other functions in the evening.

Working Conditions
Classroom environment with multiple children
Requires significant multi-tasking
Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs
Requires standing for long periods of time
Requires strong written and verbal communication
Occasional evening and infrequent weekend work
Infrequent travel
Requires walking, bending, and the ability to react quickly to emergency situations

Please submit an employment application, resume, cover letter, and an online portfolio, if applicable, to Anabel Melgar, [email protected].