Accelerated Language Arts + Speech Teacher | Part-Time

Location: Whitestown

Position:
Accelerated Language Arts Teacher (9th & 10th Grade) + Speech (Part-Time)

Reports to:

Upper School Principal

Position Goal:

The goal of this position is to support Traders Point Christian School's mission to challenge and educate students within the framework of a Biblical worldview while leading them to personal faith and transformed life in Jesus Christ.

Qualifications:

Educational and Experience Requirements:

* Candidates must be professing and maturing Christians enthusiastically supporting the School's statement of faith, lifestyle statement, credo, and mission statements.

* A bachelor's degree.

* A teaching license in the content area is preferred.

* Candidates should demonstrate a successful career in teaching LA in an academic setting.

* The ideal candidate will excel at developing collaborative relationships with Lower and Upper School constituencies.

* Excellent communication skills are a must, including writing and presentation abilities.

* In addition, the position requires the ability to organize and prioritize work, resolve problems, follow through, and manage multiple priorities to ensure that goals are met in a timely manner.

Qualifying Characteristics:

* The teacher has a clear biblical testimony of salvation with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life, with a calling and commitment to Christian education.

* The ideal teacher must have the desire to work closely and nurture a positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators, and community members.

* The teacher must demonstrate respect for all students and community members.

* The ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example, and comply with school standards is a must, as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner.

* Must be able to address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner. As a teacher at TPCS, you are expected to instruct and model important religious functions that include Bible instruction, prayer, participation in weekly chapels, and other religious duties.

* At TPCS, your role as a teacher involves a pastoral element where, through example and direct instruction, you are acting as a minister of our Christian faith.

Responsibilities:

Position Qualifications & Competencies

* Belief in the Mission, Rally Cry, Statement of Faith, and Lifestyle Statement of TPCS

* Bachelor's degree (required)

* Two or more years of teaching experience (preferred)

* Proven success in raising the achievement levels of high-ability students

* Expertise in the content area and strong classroom management skills

* Ability to work collaboratively with a school team, families, and community members

* Desire to continuously improve instructional practices and willingness to engage in ongoing professional development

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

Instructional Responsibilities:

* Create a structured, achievement-oriented learning environment, and develop a positive rapport with students.

* Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities, including seeking and accepting continual feedback from staff and administration.

* Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.

* Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the available resources.

* Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

* Evaluate student progress and enter scores in FACTS SIS on a regular basis as requested by the building principal.

* Assist in ELA interventions as needed.

* Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.

* Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

* Continue to remain current with updates in technology and technological resources.

* Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning students' academic and behavioral progress.

* Collaborate with colleagues to discuss results of assessments and strategies for individual and school-wide academic improvement.

* Perform other duties as assigned by the Upper School principal.

* Teach classes as assigned, following the prescribed scope and sequence and curriculum outline.

* Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum

Professional Responsibilities:

* Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth

* Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service, committee, faculty, and parent meetings

* Attend New Teacher Orientation and/or Teacher Orientation as appropriate

* Attend appropriate activities as explained in the Teacher Handbook

* Maintain open, positive communication with parents, administrators, and peers

Non-Instructional Responsibilities:

* Cooperate with the…