Description

We are a new and rapidly growing school. In just four years, our enrollment has expanded from 50 students to more than 350, and we anticipate continued growth in the years ahead. We are seeking an English teacher to join our secondary program and invest in both academic excellence and spiritual formation. If you desire to teach in an environment where Christ-centered education, grounded in a biblical worldview, is central to all we do, where you can play a meaningful role in laying the foundation for a school on the move, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Requirements

Job purpose

       A Secondary Teacher seeks to fulfil the mission of Lakes Church Academy by developing a Christ-centered environment where students receive a solid education from a biblical worldview.    

Duties and responsibilities

1.        Model Christian character and behavior at all times.

2.       Be able to effectively share the Gospel when appropriate with students and their families.

3.       For students who are Christians, be able to identify a child’s spiritual maturity level and help them grow in their faith.

4.       Work to promote peace and unity within the school body with Administrators, Pastors, fellow teachers, volunteers, parents and students.

5.       Exhibit self-motivation, self-direction, and leadership in and out of the classroom.

6.       Teach curriculum adopted by the Academy, that aligns with the Academy adopted standards.  Teachers may use supplemental materials to enhance learning that align with our beliefs in the Baptist Faith and Message.

7.       Develop activities that are in accord with the standards and curriculum, and emphasize integration of a Biblical worldview.

8.       Be able to differentiate within classes to meet varying needs.

9.       Maintain an organized, engaging classroom environment using consistent, kind, and structured discipline. 

         a.       Maintain orderliness and discipline in all activities.

         b.       Be responsible for the safety of each student during school hours.

         c.       Work closely with parents, provide time for parent conferences, and complete conference forms.

         d.       Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and other meetings or conferences as directed by an Administrator.

         e.       Maintain accurate and current student progress, discipline and attendance records.  Input accurate grades weekly into our online platform.

         f.        Evaluate each student’s progress with the tools provided by the Administrators.

         g.       Maintain up-to-date lesson plans, making them easily available for an Administrator to see.

         h.       Provide adequate plans and information for a substitute teacher in the event of teacher absence.

         i.         Maintain proper teacher certification.

         j.         Demonstrate a continuing effort to improve as a teacher.

         k.       Work cooperatively with fellow staff members.

         l.         Work to meet standards of excellence.

 10.    Perform other duties as assigned by the School President, Head of School, Executive Pastor, Associate Pastor and the Secondary Principal.

Qualifications

1. A clear Christian testimony, a demonstrable mature Christian faith, and a commitment to a biblical worldview.  
2. Supports and follows the leadership and vision of Lakes Church and Lakes Church Academy.
3. Actively attending Lakes Church or a church of like faith.
4. Affirm and comply with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000).
5. Affirm agreement with the Employment Agreement and Faculty Handbook of Lakes Church Academy.

6. Affirm agreement with the Statement of Cooperation for Lakes Church employees.

7. Complete all background and employment screening of Lakes Church.

8. Bachelor’s degree in education or a bachelor's degree in a related field.

9. State of Florida Teaching Certificate

10. Preferably two years of professional experience in classroom instruction.

11. Ability to integrate lessons with a Biblical worldview across the curriculum.

12. Confidential and trustworthy. 
13. Positive and hardworking.
14. Professional, well-mannered, disciplined, and responsible.
 

Direct reports

A Secondary Teacher works under the supervision of the Secondary Principal.  A Secondary Teacher is also accountable to the Lakes Church Senior Pastor, the Executive Pastor(s), the Lakes Church Academy Head of School, and the Personnel Committee of Lakes church.