Description

Teachers work under the direct supervision of the Director of Learning and the Head of School. As those most actively partnering with parents on a daily basis, teachers will embody the characteristics of the Portrait of a Graduate as godly role models for the students they commit to teach.

Responsibilities:

Planning:

•       Develop weekly lesson plans aligned with written curriculum, texts, and other materials as may be prescribed by Administration
•       Use research based instructional strategies designed to engage students in content
•       Plan for intentional biblical worldview development in lessons
•       Design and arrange an inviting and stimulating learning environment within the classroom
•       Plan for differentiated instruction to serve students with different learning styles and/or those at different academic levels

Instruction:

•       Teach content and challenge students to think within a biblically faithful worldview
•       Maintain classroom management in accordance with school policy, expecting responsive, respectful behavior from students

Assessment:

•       Use research based assessment strategies, both formative and summative, to guide instruction and positively influence student growth and learning
•       Proctor standardized testing for the assigned grade-level classroom
•       Keep detailed records of student growth and communicate regularly with parents

Collaboration:

•       Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service meetings, team meetings, and PLC group meetings
•       Attend morning prayer times (7:45am)

Organization:

•       Teach students in the academic areas specific to the contracted teaching assignment
•       Serve as homeroom teacher for the contractually designated grade
•       Contribute to or construct a weekly classroom newsletter (Middle School has a combined newsletter)
•       Supervise regularly scheduled recesses
•       Participate in content specific training as required
•       Participate on special committees in support of school-wide activities

Requirements

Spiritual Qualifications:

• Demonstrates spiritual maturity through a personal commitment and relationship to Jesus Christ and an active member/regular attendee of a local evangelical church
• Agrees with and commits to uphold Heritage Christian School’s Statement of Faith as well as the mission and vision
• Agrees with and commits to uphold Heritage Christian School’s Declaration of Moral Integrity 
• Demonstrates a commitment to Christian education

 Position:

• Full time during the school year (August through June)
• Competitive salary and benefits

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Elementary or Secondary Education
• Valid and current Iowa Teaching License
• Endorsements in area of concentration preferred (Middle School) 

Professional Profile:

• Displays energy and passion to engage every student through the development of a creative, intentional learning environment  
• Values life-long learning, actively seeks improvement, and is committed to professional growth 
• Seeks active engagement in professional community, strives to contribute to the culture and unity of faculty and staff
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge, actively seeking to build 21st century skills into the learning experience through high quality technology integration
• Exhibits strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Commits to use training, skills, strengths, experience, and passion in pursuit of the mission of Heritage Christian School