High School Science Teacher

Job Title:High School Science Teacher for 26-27 school year

Dept./School:High School Department

Status:Exempt

Job Type:Full-time / 9 Mo/yr.

Schedule:Monday to Friday

Location:K-12 Building

Report to:MS/HS Principal

License/Certification:Teaching license
- Ohio teacher or non-tax licensure:
Science Teacher (9-12). ACSI teaching certificate is required; however, it may be obtained after hire. Teaching, Physical Science, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Chemistry.

Background Check:Acceptable BCI and FBI report.

Middletown Christian Schoolsis looking for a professional teacher who embraces our vision, mission, and core values. We are a ministry of Grace Baptist Church and seek to be a Christ-centered educational institution that teaches from a biblical worldview. A person who seeks this position should be one who is convinced that God has called him/her to the ministry of Christian school education.

A close fellowship with God, including the maintaining of personal devotions and Bible study, is a must. He/she must follow the leadership standards of Grace Baptist Church.

The science department exists to equip students with a Bible-based perspective of science through instructional skills emphasizing inquiry, problem-solving, critical thinking, observations and experiments to ultimately prepare them for life-long learning.

• Publicly profess a faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Actively engage in the life and ministry of alocal churchas a member
• Pursue a life of spiritual development through regular study of scripture and prayer
• Demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit as a byproduct of a growing faith
• Believe and support the school’s statement of faith (statement of Grace Baptist Church)
• Agree to abide by the Lifestyle Statement

• Deliver a Christ-centered, hands on, and experimental approach to education.
• Engage with professional learning that promotes collaboration.
• Develop lesson plans in accordance with the MCS curriculum.
• Incorporate multidisciplinary lesson planning.
• Understand that there is an ongoing process of development for innovative practices in education, and work to stay current with teaching methods.
• Use and interpret student data, including formative and summative assessments to monitor learning as well as develop and implement differentiated lessons for students.
• Incorporate current technology into instruction to enhance student learning when appropriate.
• Communicateeffectivelyboth orally andin writing.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner: personable, well-organized, self-initiating, and attentive to details.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
• Utilize pedagogical approaches that include but are not limited to Socratic questioning, adult and peer coaching, peer presentations, problem-based learning, inquiry methods, and other forms of active learning.
• Prepare substitute teacher’s folder to help ensure a smooth delivery of the daily lesson plan in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Attend IEP conferences when necessary. Work cooperatively with the Intervention team in assessing student needs and learning deficiencies,and develop alternative solutions to remediate student learning and behavior problems.
• Attend staff meetings and district professional development programs. Participate in grade level/departmental and teacher/principal conferences as scheduled.
• Enforce the Code of Conduct governing students in his/her direct charge and for assuming authority, as warranted, over other students in such areas as school hallways, cafeteria, chapel, assemblies or other activities during the school day.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning for all students.
• Conduct conferences with individual students and/or parents when deemed necessary or upon request.
• Actively and cooperatively participate in the required teacher evaluation process.
• Communicate about the educational program at MCS to the community in a positive, professional manner.
• Uphold MCS’ policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by the…