Upper School Teacher - Social Sciences

Under the general supervision of the Head of School and the daily supervision of the Principal, the Teacher will oversee the day-to-day Biblically-grounded academic instruction and discipleship of his/her students. This individual will serve as a minister of Christ in all activities performed as an employee of Cornerstone Christian Academy/Cornerstone Chapel. The Teacher will influence positive, God-honoring student behavior, and plan, organize, and implement effective instructional programs based on curriculum guidelines while accurately assessing student performance.

The Teacher will ensure that all students are instilled with a Biblical worldview and supervised in a safe and loving learning environment that fosters spiritual, social and intellectual development. As a Christian role model for his/her students, the Teacher must exhibit patience, grace, humility and integrity when working with administration, faculty, students and parents. The Teacher must have a strong, active and committed relationship with Jesus Christ, a willingness to lead with a humble heart, a passion for Christian education, and a calling to serve at Cornerstone Christian Academy.

He or she will seek to perform all duties as unto the Lord, relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance, and completing all tasks with excellence.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master's required from an accredited college or university

• Two or more years of classroom teaching experience and/or preparation in Biblically-centered academic instruction preferred
• Experience implementing curriculum

• A valid teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level is preferred

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with leadership, peers, faculty, students, parents, volunteers and the external community
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching

• Must be skilled at current educational technology and its applications within the school, and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

• Able to stand and walk for a majority of the day; speak and hear clearly; operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop and twist; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Able to walk up and down stairs

• Affirms CCA’s Articles of Faith
• Faithfully attends a local, Bible-believing church that has a statement of faith in agreement with CCA’s Articles of Faith
• Is deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ
• Able to recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and prepared to assist them in that task
• Able to manage everyday stress with objectivity and optimism
• Adheres to high ethical standards and exemplifies Christian behavior in attitude, speech and actions towards others
• Maintains a modest, professional, and clean personal appearance consistent with school policy

• Work week is consistent with standard school schedule of Monday through Friday with occasional work in the evenings or on weekends for special school events and activities
• School-related travel as necessary

• Work collaboratively with CCA Administration to implement and enforce the school’s disciplinary policies, dress code, and standards of behavior
• Lead by example to encourage the development of a positive Christian school culture
• Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered…