Description

Upper Elementary English Teacher (Literature & Writing) 4th & 5th Grade

Objective: Responsible to instruct and challenge the students academically, creating a stimulating and disciplined learning environment. Create an educational atmosphere that provides students with the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional, and social development. Responsible for planning and presenting direct instruction that will result in students achieving success in accordance with Mountainview Christian School Board policies. Reports directly to Elementary Principal

Responsibility:  Faculty members are expected to…

• Develop a warm, encouraging, and understanding relationship with each student by building mentoring relationships with them.
• Strive for complete fairness in student relations, correcting students lovingly and (as possible and appropriate) privately.
• Utilize scriptural principles in developing healthy relationships so that a constructive climate conducive to academic excellence is maintained.
• Prepare students to be responsible and mature, helping them to internalize godly, scriptural principles for Christian living.
• Create lesson plans that meet the objectives in the curriculum guide for each course.
• Incorporate biblical integration into lessons regularly.
• Have regular contact with parents.
• Participate in special school day activities and as possible or as assigned with extracurricular activities.
• Follow the individual educational plan for any student with special needs.
• Participate in the committee model for policy development and in the on-going ACSI accreditation school improvement plan.
• Actively pursue professional development opportunities independently and as provided by Mountainview.

Benefits*

• Monthly Stipend
• Health Insurance
• Housing and utilities subsidy  
• Airfare benefit after 2 years of service
• Legal fee, visa permit, and taxes 
• Tuition for up to 3 dependent children
• Continuing education benefit after 1 year of service

*majority of staff members have additional financial support from a sending agency, supporting Church, family or friends

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must agree with the Mountainview Statement of Faith, demonstrate a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, and feel called by God to pursue a teaching role at Mountainview
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the area of teaching
• Must be willing to complete the ACSI Philosophy of Education course material prior to or during service 
• Must be certified or certifiable by ACSI
• Must have received an acceptable report of physical health from a licensed doctor during the application process 
• Teaching experience is preferred