Junior High School English Instructor

Job Title:
Junior High School Full-Time English Instructor

Department: Junior High

Classification: Certificated

Reports To: JH Principal

Direct Reports: None

Peers: JH Faculty and Staff

EEO Category: Professional

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

A full-time Junior High School English Instructor is needed for the  school year starting immediately. Applicants should have a BA in English. Experience teaching in a 1:1 iPad learning environment is highly beneficial. A typical teaching assignment includes 6 instructional sections and 2 prep periods within a block schedule. Base salary ranges from $77,000-$108,000, based on degree and years of experience.

Additional compensation is given for obtaining an ACSI teaching credential, a Master's degree, and a Doctorate's degree.

• Planning and Preparation:
  Adapt curriculum using the scope and sequence and standards provided for each course, under the direction of the Department Head, as guided by the Campus leadership and Director of Curriculum.
• Content expertise and best pedagogical practices
• Plan instruction based on characteristics of the students being taught
• Set rigorous and appropriate learning outcomes and daily lesson plans
• Ability to use resources and technology
• Design learning experiences appropriate for 75-minute block schedule and 1:1 learning environment
• Design effective and appropriate student assessments, including rubrics to measure success
• Design Biblical Integration in relation to the subject
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• The teacher leads the room with calm confidence, setting a polite, fair, and encouraging tone.
• Establish a culture for learning for all students in the class
• Manage classroom procedures and student behavior
• Balance technology use with meaningful face-to-face interaction
• Organize physical space to support the learning process

• Communicate with students clearly and effectively
• Use instructional strategies that elicit thoughtful responses
• Engage students in learning
• Use varied assessments and provide meaningful feedback
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness in the classroom
• Deliver Biblical Integration by weaving in personal faith, scriptural references, and gospel truths into lessons

• Reflect thoughtfully and accurately on teaching
• Timely and accurately updates records
• Update Schoology regularly.
• Maintain a clear and accurate Schoology page.
• Take attendance and mark tardies as appropriate.
• Communicate with stakeholders (students, parents, counselors, peer teachers, administration)
• Proactively communicate clear information.
• Proactively share relevant information about individual students.
• Engage stakeholders in support of student learning as appropriate.
• Contact parents when a student is struggling.
• Respond to communication within 24 business hours.
• Service to the school and support of school leadership
• Participates in mandatory school events (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, Hype Night, and Graduation).
• Fulfill professional responsibilities (e.g., accreditation documentation and supervision duties) with a positive and professional attitude.
• Support students by:
• Attending student performances and competitions.
• Providing extra help and tutoring as needed.
• Participating in school spirit (e.g., spirit week participation, spirit week supervision, houses).
• Growing and developing professionally
• Actively with colleagues in professional conversations about practice.
• Show Christ-like professionalism
• Demonstrate integrity and ethical Christian conduct
• Maintain positive attitude conveyed in word and deed
• Collaborate with colleagues and share workload equitably
• Demonstrate logical thinking and practical decision—making
• Attendance (e.g., faculty devotions, in-service days, etc.)
• Punctuality (e.g. supervision, chaperoning)
• On campus 8:00am – 3:30pm each day
• Comply with school regulations and procedures.
• Uses Matthew 18 as a model to handle personal conflict

• Have a proven evidence of adequate preparation, background and ability required by the position.
• Be committed to implement and enforce policies and follow prescribed procedures.
• Have the skill to…