Secondary Teacher; Grades 6th-12th

General Description

Hired by: Lakeland Christian Academy

Responsible to: Head of School

Evaluated: An annual written evaluation is provided by LCA Head of School

Type of Position: This is a contracted, exempt employee that is paid on a salaried basis.

It is expected that the teacher will:

• Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live his/her life as His disciple.
• Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God, our standard for faith and practice.
• Believe and actively support the school’s Statement of Faith (see below).
• Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his/her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others.
• Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct (Luke 6:40).
• Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people.
• Share the Christian faith with others.
• Have a Christ-centered home.
• Actively participate in a like-minded Bible-believing church.

It is expected that the teacher will:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited postsecondary institution or is willing to participate in a program to complete such a degree within a time period agreed upon by the head of school and the teacher.
• Hold ACSI certification or is willing to participate in a program to complete the requirements for certification within a two-year time period.
• Demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy. Basic proficiency is needed in word processing, e‑mailing, and accessing the Internet.
• Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the school administrator.
• Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in the operation of the classroom and school.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, respect, and a good sense of humor.
• Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.

It is expected that the teacher will:

• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go.”
• Be an enthusiastic visionary and encouraging self‑starter with a high energy level.
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste consistent with school policy.

It is expected that the teacher will:

• Have a conviction that God has called him/her to Christian school teaching.
• Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity.
• Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through his/her witness and Christian role modeling.
• Lead students to a realization of their self‑worth in Christ.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters.
• Ensure the classroom work environment is Christian‑based, nurturing, wholesome, and loving.
• Work with the administration and staff to address the spiritual formation needs of the students.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Carry out Christ‑centered counseling with students and staff.

• Have knowledge and understanding of the Christian philosophy of education that will enable him/her to provide leadership and guidance in the school’s development of and commitment to a Christian world view.
• Have knowledge of the school’s curriculum, standards, and mission.
• Integrate biblical principles and the Christian worldview throughout the curriculum and activities.
• Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the administration.
• Ensure that his/her school classroom reflects a professional and Christian environment.
• Have knowledge of the physical/emotional development of children, particularly at the age level of the children being taught and…