MS Stem Teacher

Campus Location 1
6401 EAST 75TH ST
Indianapolis, IN 46250, USA

POSITION OBJECTIVES: Major responsibility of the position is to educate students in a manner consistent with our school mission statement. This includes planning, preparing, and delivering biblically integrated instruction in each of the defined subject areas and grade levels. Each teacher should have an understanding of the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual developmental milestones of the students they will teach; having the ability to formally and informally discipline students.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS: The employee must be a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who agrees to the HCS Statement of Faith, Charter of Core Values and Employee Covenant in both their professional conduct and personal lifestyle. The employee is committed to incorporating these qualities and standards in carrying out the calling to Christian education. Teachers must establish and nurture positive relationships as they teach and disciple students and work closely with colleagues, parents, school administrators and community members, showing respect at all times.

Qualified teachers will also be characterized by demonstrating professional discernment and good judgment, as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner. It is essential that the teacher sets a godly example that honors the school’s standards and expectations. The ability to address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner must also be evident.

Each teacher should have an understanding of the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual developmental milestones of the students they will teach.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor’s degree in elementary/secondary education is required, as is a valid teaching license from the State of Indiana, (or eligible for licensure). ACSI certification is required, but may be obtained during the first year of employment. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an elementary/secondary classroom is preferred.

ESSENTIAL

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Exceptional communication, organization and time management skills
• Strong work ethic including attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills; professional and approachable
• Creative, flexible and adaptable, consistent and firm as is necessary

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Model Christian character at all times, actively promoting the educational philosophy of Heritage Christian School.
• Responsible for working with students as they navigate through social, personal, academic and most importantly spiritual growth.
• Develop and maintain an orderly classroom atmosphere, conducive to learning, using consistent, kind and firm discipline.
• Organize and develop successful learning experiences in accordance with the school’s curriculum and philosophy emphasizing biblical integration and employing a variety of teaching methods.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Communicate actively and openly with parents, in a timely manner, arranging additional parent conferences as needed, in addition to annual parent conferences.
• Maintain accurate and current student progress and attendance records
• Utilize methods of evaluating student progress compatible with the school’s philosophy of grading.
• Maintain an up-to-date set of lesson plans that provide adequate direction for a substitute teacher in the event of absence and submit a copy appropriately to the principal.
• Attend and participate in faculty, in-service and grade-level meetings, and other school functions, such as open house events.
• Adhere to and assist in upholding and enforcing the rules, regulations, and policies of the school as recorded in the employee, faculty and student handbooks or transmitted through the administrators.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Perform non-teaching and extra-curricular duties, as requested and assigned.
• Maintain proper teacher certification by ACSI and state accreditation agencies, demonstrating…