Middle School Teacher

(Subject to be determined based on need and hiring; most likely language arts and Bible)

1. General

Job Description:

Partner with the Administration and Board of Manhattan Christian School to “Inspire students to live God-glorifying lives by teaching Christ’s Lordship in faith, learning, and living.”

2. General

Qualifications:

• Be committed to Christian Education in general (as defined, for example, in the MCS Statements of Faith and Purpose) and to Manhattan Christian School in particular.
• Lead an exemplary Christian life, both in private and public settings.
• Be an active member in a church that would support the Manhattan Christian School statement of faith.

3.

Education and Experience:

• Have a college degree in Education or related field.
• Possess or willing to obtain Montana State teacher certification.
• Preference will be given to candidates with classroom teaching experience.
• Consideration will be given to a candidate willing to pursue course work necessary to secure state of Montana credentials.

4. Knowledge and Skills in Curriculum and Teaching:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the curriculum for which s/he is responsible.
• Demonstrates ability to connect knowledge, skills and attitudes within and among disciplines for which s/he is responsible to teach.
• Demonstrates ability and desire to connect Reformed Christian principles with the curriculum and classroom community.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
• Translates curricular essential knowledge, questions and goals into meaningful and clearly-articulated lessons and experiences for all kinds of learners.
• Demonstrates the ability to model questions and higher order thinking.
• Gives clear and organized explanations.
• Chooses appropriate resources to enhance learning for students.
• Chooses authentic assessments for students.
• Prepares lessons appropriate to the age and skill of students and time allotted for instruction.
• Organizes instruction to maximize student learning.
• Demonstrates ability to redirect questions and activities in response to student misunderstandings.
• Devotes time to reflection, evaluation of self and practice, and carrying out improvement plans for self and the school.

5. Compensation:

• Wages commensurate with experience and based on assigned FTE. This is a 1 FTE position.
• Medical and Dental coverage available according to MCS teacher policy. For benefits this position is treated as a Professional Educators Contract position.
• Paid Medical leave and personal days will be prorated according to Professional Educators Contract policy.