High School Science Teacher

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Instruct students and assist them in developing spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. Responsible for planning and teaching Biology and Chemistry lessons to HS students. The successful candidate will create a learning environment that fosters spiritual, academic, and emotional growth, and encourages students to develop their scientific and critical thinking skills.

• Develop and evaluate curriculum for Biology, Chemistry and/or AP Biology/Chemistry, depending on the year/enrollment numbers
• Prepare daily lesson plans and materials for the classroom
• Prepare or update curriculum maps that chart the learning targets and outcomes of each unit of study
• Instruct students by implementing lesson plans and objectives into the classroom setting
• Motivate students to learn both the facts and the application of material
• Monitor and correct student behavior as appropriate
• Evaluate students’ progress through use of both formative and summative assessments
• Enter grades so that timely interim and final grade reports can be Issued
• Communicate progress of students during parent-teacher conferences
• Supervise students in the classroom and in the cafeteria/student spaces
• Able and willing to share faith in Jesus Christ with students as appropriate

• Order supplies, equipment, materials; keep inventory of supplies
• Serve as a Homeroom Class Advisor
• Attend weekly chapels, faculty meetings, and relevant school functions (e.g. Baccalaureate, Graduation, Academic Awards Night, one grade-level camp a year, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the department, which may include co-teaching
• Schedule conferences with parents
• Plan and implement special events (i.e. Parents’ Open House, Admissions Open House, etc.)
• Attend professional development events and workshops
• Other duties as assigned

• Spiritual :
  Must have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of their life and demonstrate a living relationship with Jesus Christ as described in “The Baptist Faith and Message: the tenets of the Southern Baptist denomination
• Skills/Knowledge :
  In-depth knowledge of biology and chemistry, with the ability to communicate and break down content at an age-appropriate level to students. Able to command a classroom. Effective written and verbal communication. First Aid Training and CPRCPR.
• Education/Training :
  
  B.Sc. degree from an accredited college or university in the subject area of expertise and/or Secondary Science Education. Master’s degree preferred.

$53,000-$92,646 ( compensation commensurate with qualifications)

* Pay rate reflects the range of pay for faculty which is dependent on educational and years of relevant experience.