Middle School Classroom Teacher

Position: MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM TEACHER
General Description:

This position reports to the middle school principal. The middle school classroom teacher helps students learn subject matter, skills, and behavior that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christian men and women to the praise and glory of God.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in secondary education or related fieldACSI or state teaching certificateA strong clear Christian testimonyA lifestyle of biblical integrityA spirit of dedication, teamwork, flexibility, and responsiveness

The ability to respond to counsel

The ability to work in a team environment

Effective communicator

Acceptance without reservation of the OCS Parent Covenant, Statement of Faith, Statement on Marriage and Sexuality, and Core Values Duties and Responsibilities Spiritual Models  a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ in speech, actions, attitudes

Actively involved in church

Follows Matthew 18 principle in dealing with interpersonal conflict

Encourages students to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith

Instructional

Effectively partners with parents

Ministers to the whole child—spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, emotional

Maintains teaching environment conducive to student learning

Teaches classes as assigned and scheduled by the administrator

Demonstrates mastery of the subject matter

Proactively plans for curriculum instruction

Uses effective teaching methods to challenge students achieve and promote learning

Effectively utilizes educational technology

Teaches and designs curriculum from a biblical worldview

Uses formative and summative assessments to promote student learning

Non-instructional

Attends and carries out effective parent teacher conferences

Maintains regular and accurate attendance and grade records

Performs additional duties as specified by the principal (lunch, break, carpool, advisory, etc)
Attends middle school events such as musicals, grade-level programs, fine arts night, concerts, athletic events, etc.

Attends academic trips, science camp and/or leadership camp as appropriate for related grade level

Attends high school graduation

Works co-curricular concessions/gate three times per year ($10 per hour)
Personal/Professional Adheres to all policies and procedures governing the operation of the school

Maintains professional dress and appearance as specified in the Employee Handbook Proactively communicates with parents and administrators

Pursues professional development opportunities

Attends and arrives punctually to scheduled devotional, committee, and faculty meetings

Demonstrates the character qualities of courtesy, friendliness, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, and perseverance

Uses standard English in written and oral communication

Meets everyday stress with emotional stability

Responds respectfully and is loyal to constituted authority

Represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to its constituency
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