Description

Nittany Christian School is seeking a Middle School (6-8) History teacher who is a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, passionate about teaching, and able to integrate biblical principles into daily lessons. The successful candidate will be able to foster academic excellence and develop Christian character within students while collaborating with teachers, staff, and parents. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum & Instruction: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging history lessons at an age-appropriate and academically-rigorous level
• Biblical Integration: Teach students to think critically and biblically about history and life in a supportive, faith-based classroom culture
• Student Development: Foster critical thinking, historical analysis, and character growth
• Assessment & Administrative: Maintain grade books, grade papers, and perform administrative and communication duties to staff, students, and parents
• Collaboration: Work as part of the middle school team to support students' academic and spiritual development and help plan and carry out middle school activities and events

Additional Responsibilities May Include:

• Kindergarten & First Grade Computer: Teach our youngest students to become familiar with the operation and application of computers (once weekly per grade).
• 6th Grade Study Skills: Prepare students for Middle School by teaching organizational skills, time management, note-taking skills, study tasks, test-taking methods, and other strategies to become a successful learner (once weekly for one semester).
• Assist in covering study halls and various other duties including lunch, recess, and dismissal.

Annual starting salary range: $33,500 - $36,500

Competitive benefits package offered including tuition discount for child(ren) attending NCS.

Requirements

An ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:

• Faith: A devoted and mature follower of Jesus Christ involved in a Bible-believing church
• Education: A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Education, History, or a related field
• Experience: Demonstrated experience with teaching is preferred, specifically within a Christian school environment.
• Comfortable with Google Classroom
• Certification: Pennsylvania State or Association of Christian Schools International is preferred

A COMPLETE APPLICATION FOR JOB OPENINGS INCLUDES:

• Cover letter and résumé with references
• Transcript(s)
• Pennsylvania Certifications (if applicable)
• FBI Fingerprint, State Police, and Child Abuse Clearances *
• Statement of Faith (This form is an editable PDF. You may directly fill it out and save it to include as an email attachment.)

*If your background checks are pending, we will still accept your application packet. Once background checks are completed, please send the results to [email protected] to complete your application packet.

Email your complete application packet to [email protected], and indicate the job for which you are applying in the subject line of the email. 

 Applications will be reviewed as they are received as we hope to have the position filled by early July.