Description

 Performance Responsibilities

• Support the mission, philosophy, educational objectives, and policies adopted by the MCA Board.
• Assist parents in leading students, in partnership with families, to know Christ and to make Christ known.
• Prayerfully teach the subject matter and skills that will contribute to the student’s development in the maturing process toward responsible adulthood.
• Follow prescribed curriculum.
• Teach with purpose and passion that is inspiring and engaging.
• Conduct oneself ethically and professionally leading the academy family by example.

Spiritual Characteristics

• Encourage students to accept Christ as Savior and to grow in faith and knowledge.
• Recognize the role of the parent as primarily responsible before God for their child’s education and spiritual training and the school’s role to assist them in the task.

Professional Qualities

• Implement policies and procedures of the academy consistently.
• Respond to the administrator in carrying out the policies of the academy with a positive attitude and support.
• Follow the chain of command and the organizational flowchart.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff, while  also demonstrating love and respect by exercising confidentiality.
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in adjustments to the academy program and administrative responsibilities.
• Accept appropriate positive constructive criticism from the evaluation process and make an effort for change through a self-improvement plan.
• Maintain high levels of ethics, professionalism, and integrity in the performance of each relationship involved in the life of the academy.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence and improvement through continuing education, including meeting the requirements for ACSI certification, and academic credentials.
• Perform other duties as assigned in the policy and procedure manual or by the administration/administrative designee.

Instructional

• Apply the principles provided in the philosophical statements in the academy’s Staff/Faculty Handbook to the instructional program of the academy.
• Meet minimum curriculum assignments as set in curriculum guides.
• Apply principles of biblical integration to each subject area in the instructional program.
• Manage time wisely, ensuring that each subject is given adequate time and that the class stays on course with the daily schedule.
• Sequence learning activities logically to maximize time on task.
• Establish clear objectives for each lesson and unit and communicate those objectives clearly to the students.
• Make use of resources, teacher aides, and enrichment/remedial materials.
• Follow an appropriate program of study that meets the individual needs, maturity level, and abilities of the students.
• Teach students to think critically (essay, discussion, problem-solving, writing assignments, etc.) at levels appropriate to the age and ability of the student.
• Teach study skills appropriate for the content area (outlining, organizational skills, time management, test preparation, etc.).
• Contribute to student interest through creative presentation of the material or skills being presented and employ a variety of methods to effectively communicate content.
• Require student posture and participation during lessons, as well as the organization of the students’ materials and responsibilities.
• Follow the scope and sequence in developing the lesson plan for the particular grade and subject you are teaching.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date grades and have them updated in FACTS (RenWeb) according to the staff handbook.

Classroom Management

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Demonstrate punctuality in reporting to the campus for class times, meetings, devotions, and morning duty, as well as spend the appropriate and adequate time after the academic day to complete responsibilities and to ready the classroom for the following day.
• Attend staff meetings, devotions, and staff development, serve on faculty committees, and participate in academy activities as required.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show evidence of preparation in the form of lesson plans in FACTS.
• Implement a systematic, consistent set of classroom procedures and habits to effectively manage students and facilitate learning.
• Balance discipline with firmness and love, maintain classroom control, and implement the discipline program of the academy.
• Build a sense of esteem, value, and worth in students through establishing an affirming, positive classroom atmosphere, based on unconditional love and our position in Christ,
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the classroom on a consistent daily basis.
• Take necessary precautions to protect academy property, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the students through awareness and the implementation of applicable academy policy and procedure.

Student Evaluation

• Maintain the process of teacher evaluation of student work with accurate, complete grade books and student work returned and posted in FACTS (RenWeb) according to the staff handbook.
• Maintain the number of weekly and quarterly requirements for homework, quizzes, and testing expectations.
• Communicate consistently with parents on the progress and needs of the students.
• Make time available to students for instructional and educational assistance outside class periods when requested or under reasonable terms.
• Initiate contact with parents, alert them to problems in the early stages, and keep them informed.
• Respond to parents and students, listen, and be available and approachable.

Requirements

Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.

Testimony of faithfulness to a local church that aligns with doctrines of MCA. 

Valid state or ACSI Teacher’s Certificate.

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from a recognized college or university.

Kind and amount of prior job experience and training as required by the Academy Board.

Supports and endorses MCA’s policies and Christian Philosophy of Education.

If applicable, meets requirements for continuing education as directed by the administrator.