Description

Part-time Position
Department: Faculty 
Reports to: Head of School
Hours: Part-time, 10 months (Mid-August through Mid-June)
Salary: dependent on classes taught

Trinity Oaks Christian Academy is seeking an outstanding junior high language arts teacher. The successful candidate will be a knowledgeable and highly effective educator who can skillfully integrate his or her Christian faith with their academic content area and our curriculum. 

We are seeking: 

        A teacher who is a devoted and mature follower of Jesus Christ, so that God might be honored in our school, and that our students might be mentored by authentic Christian role models. 

        A teacher who is interested in becoming an expert in his or her field, and who is highly qualified in the instructional methodology and pedagogy of their content area and of teaching in general. 

        A teacher who is intellectually and professionally curious. 

        A teacher who calls his or her students to the higher purposes and worthy goals that Scripture holds as the standard for all followers of Jesus Christ. 

        A teacher who is ready to integrate vibrant faith with excellent academics, while providing a safe and healthy classroom environment. 

        A teacher who understands and unreservedly supports the philosophy, objectives, and teaching position of Trinity Oaks Christian Academy.

Job summary:

This teacher is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship; that develops an appreciation of good literature of all types; that motivates students to read widely for information and recreation; that develops biblical standards for critical judgment of written texts and oral communications; and that give students the tools needed to skillfully and effectively communicate truth according to the abilities God has given them.

Requirements

Core competencies include: 

        Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

        Candidate must be able to convey information and ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner. 

        A firm understanding of and a passion for working with Middle School students

        Appropriate level of subject-matter knowledge. 

        Skill at establishing learning objectives for students consistent with curriculum objectives. 

        Ability to plan diverse, effective, creative and engaging lessons that include: interactive discussion, understanding and application of knowledge, and the nurturing of problem solvers and critical thinkers. 

        Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.

        Willingness and ability to foster an affirming yet challenging environment where innovation and creativity are celebrated. 

        Broad and diverse pedagogical skills. 

        Willingness and desire to maintain excellent communication with parents; build interactive relationships and address family needs within the parameters of the Trinity Oaks mission. 

        Proficient in the use of technology. 

        Keeps accurate records, ensuring that students are progressing appropriately and monitors progress through report cards, computer grading program, and other methods. 

        Willingness to participate in school-based committees, in cooperative effort with other faculty and staff. 

        Seeks out, attends, and participates in ongoing professional development activities. 

        Attends and supports school-sponsored student activities, and periodic parent partnership events. 

Physical demands: 

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Candidate must hold a B.A. degree, current/valid Illinois teacher certificate, and agree to the key policies of Trinity Oaks Christian Academy. Applicants should submit all information through our website. If there are any questions about the position, please contact Head of School, Dr. Paul Wrobbel, at [email protected]  

*Applicants will not be considered until a completed application (with all required attachments) has been received.