Description

The MS ELA teacher instructs students in grades 6-8 on grammar, reading comprehension, writing, and novel studies. . The candidate selected will create lesson plans and foster a faith-based environment, a bachelor's degree and a demonstrated profession of faith is required. A middle school teacher in a Christian school acts as both an educator and a spiritual mentor, integrating biblical principles into academic instruction while fostering a Christ-centered environment for grades 6-8. Responsibilities include developing engaging, faith-aligned curricula, managing student behavior, and mentoring students. 

      Responsible for the preparation and implementation of instruction of English Language Classes in the Middle School (6th – 8th)

      Serves as part of the Middle School staff and contributes appropriately to all meetings, initiatives, programs, and activities

      Educates students with grace and truth from a Biblical perspective

      Sets, reviews, and achieves annual performance goals with the Principal

      Shows proficiency with software applications (MS Office/FACTS) required for effective, efficient school operation

      Demonstrates ability to physically perform tasks involved with monitoring, supervising, and active instruction

      Communicates promptly and effectively with students, colleagues, and parents

      Supports students and the school by attending additional school or class events

      Arrives on time for contract hours and assigned duties

      Conscientiously fulfills responsibilities of assigned duties

      Performs other tasks willingly, as assigned by the Principal

      Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for and implementation of Park Avenue Christian Academy student achievement goals

      Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position

      Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction

      Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students

      Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning

      Demonstrates competence in classroom management

      Fulfills professional responsibility established by the school

      Demonstrates consistent spiritual leadership in the classroom and school through biblically directed, Christ-centered education

      Prepares weekly lesson plans, available for viewing by the Principal 

      Attends all staff and professional development meetings

Job Requirements

      Responsible for the academic instruction of (6-8) Middle School students in English Language Arts material

      Uses diversified strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students

      Uses a variety of methods to monitor and assess student learning

      Demonstrates competence in classroom management

      Engages in professional growth as assigned by the school and available for personal interest

      Sets, reviews, and achieves annual performance goals with Principal

      Conscientiously fulfills responsibilities of assigned duties (recess, committee, extra responsibilities)

      Performs other tasks willingly, as assigned by the Principal

Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress.

Requirements

      BA or BS degree 

      Experience with English Language Arts writing, reading and grammar concepts 

      Christian with a testimony of saving faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

      In agreement with the Statement of Faith, Lifestyle and Church Membership Statements

      Active member / regular attender of a Bible-believing church