Position
High School and Middle School Faculty
Full Time, Part Time, Exempt
Reports to: High School or Middle School Principal
Education/Experience Required/Preferred: A four-year education degree is required. Masters Degree in Education field and/or teaching credential is preferred.
General Responsibilities
This position provides classroom instruction to high/middle school students. Each teacher at Village Christian School will incorporate into their teaching a worldview that is distinctly Christian and will also demonstrate excellent teaching, learning, thinking, and expression. It is also expected that a teacher has scholarly abilities in the area in which they teach, and that each teacher will diligently work toward providing a CAREing, Christ-centered education producing students who thrive. Each classroom teacher is accountable to the chair of his/her department, the Principal, and ultimately the Head of School.
Specific Responsibilities
Classroom Management
- Maintains a disciplined learning environment within the classroom, which is built out of respect, grace, and passion for their subject
- Is available to students and parents before and after school
Course Management
- Maintains organization plan for each assigned course (subject matter outline, daily lesson plans, etc.)
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences both for online and in person instruction
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
- Adheres to course outline as indicated in the curriculum and enriches curriculum when possible
- Adept at using relevant and cutting-edge technology to develop relevant, real world learning experiences
- Committed to expertise and growth in discipline content and methodology
- Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments and provide appropriate feedback on work in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
- Responsible to prepare grade reports, progress reports, and attendance reports in accordance with school policy
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
Professional Responsibilities and Duties
- Be accessible to students as a “1:5 adult,” providing academic support, active listening, and advocacy, while observing appropriate boundaries
- Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings, and evening events as assigned by the administration
- Is willingly involved in the VCS community outside of school hours
- Continue to grow as a professional by attending in-service professional development activities
- Faithfully completes reasonable extra duty assignments (supervision, mentoring, office hours, etc.)
- Executes all duties in a timely manner (holds class on time, meets deadlines, attends meetings on time, etc.)
- Maintains a ‘team player’ attitude and willingly collaborates with colleagues and departmental teams
- Maintains cordial, professional relationships with all students, staff, parents, and community members
- Attends class overnight trips, as assigned by administration
- Abides by the spirit and policies in the VCS Employee Handbook
Spiritual Commitment and Growth
- Has a dynamic, growing faith and is a spiritual role model for students
- Maintains a commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith in action and belief
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
- Must be able to traverse school facility and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency
