Bible Teacher - Upper School; 6th-12th

Upper School Bible

Virginia Academy is seeking a Secondary Bible Teacher with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in the content area. Starting pay is commensurate with experience.

• Understand with complete clarity and work to uphold the mission, vision, and values of Community Church.
• Know and uphold all policies and procedures – employee, parent/student, crisis management, etc.
• Model Christ-like character, God-dependency, and church attendance/participation for students and parents.
• Teach Bible classes to high school students, providing engaging and informative lessons.
• Provide spiritual guidance and mentorship to students.
• Encourage students to explore and deepen their understanding of faith and biblical principles.
• Participate in or lead extracurricular activities related to the Bible or religious studies, such as field trips, retreats, mission trips or community service projects (in partnership with Community Church).
• Stay informed about current trends and best practices in Bible education.
• Provide proactive care/supervision of students; referring them to the school nurse for medical and/or first aid needs.
• Daily provides a neat, welcoming, well-prepared and managed environment for learning consistent with the school's mission, values, objectives, policies, and procedures of best practice.
• Plan for and deliver well thought out lessons that connect to all learners; promoting deep thinking, concept mastery and a Biblical worldview.
• Incorporate a variety of teaching aids (manipulatives, visuals and technology), formative and summative assessments, project based assignments, and outside the classroom learning opportunities as part of the learning process.
• Provide a workable classroom schedule that promotes optimum student engagement and facilitation of the curriculum.
• Provide prompt grading and feedback on assignments and assessments for students and parents throughout the learning process/school year.
• Build relationships with students & parents which transcends the classroom and shows genuine care and concern.
• Collaborate with other teachers and other staff members to ensure each student's needs are met as needed.
• Attend orientation, all monthly faculty meetings, and weekly divisional meetings for continued development, communication, and problem solving.
• Attend school and student events as required and/or possible.
• Perform other related responsibilities as directed by your divisional supervisor including but not limited to lunch, homeroom, dismissal, etc.

• Provide a class syllabus and unit lesson plans as requested by the divisional principal.
• Keep accurate daily classroom attendance.
• Proactively and professionally provide regular and necessary communication with parents regarding student performance, behavior, and overall progress; answering incoming emails and phone calls with a timely, professional response.
• Effectively make use of the school data system (FACTS) for parents and students to further engage in the learning process; providing timely and consistent reporting, grading/scoring of all assignments, assessments, labs, projects, conduct, etc.
• Meet with parents for feedback, concern resolution, and student course correction as needed and/or scheduled.

• Organize, decorate, and maintain the learning environment prior to the beginning of school and throughout the year.
• Prepare for and attend Back to School Night, Summer Bash, and 6th Grade Orientation (when applicable).
• Assist with the evaluation process for curriculum and text materials.

• Administer yearly Standardized tests.
• Provide formal quarterly reports (report cards) for students' academic and behavioral progress.
• Manage and/or assist with the end of year pack up and storage of classroom/school supplies, rooms, etc.
• Plan and communicate needed and desired field trips.

• Set and meet yearly goals demonstrating personal and professional growth; achieving the required total of yearly continuing education credits
• Attend new teacher orientation, staff orientation and other in-house training sessions.
• Prescribe to all action plans for future growth as prescribed by the principal through informal and formal performance reviews/observations.

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