Upper School Self Defense Teacher

Upper School Self Defense Teacher

Valor Preparatory Academy - Waco, Texas

Job : 5708885

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

• Demonstrates a mastery of the subject material assigned.
• Uses valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and affect student learning.
• Teaches classes assigned and scheduled by the Headmaster (or Board).
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work.
• Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans for review by the Headmaster (or Board).
• Complies with all Valor policies and procedures and attends all required meetings including but not limited to parent conferences, faculty meetings, devotions, school functions and trainings.
• Employs a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child – spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
• Plans through approved channels the balanced use of field trips, guest lecturers and other media.
• Prepares weekly assignment sheets for the satellite classroom time supervised by parents at home, using this time effectively for drill, review, enrichment, discussion, or project work.
• Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Keeps proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good teaching environment.
• Seeks to role‑model in speech, actions, and attitude a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ; sets an example of the importance of spiritual discipline; and encourages students in the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and growing in their faith.
• Follows established guidelines for dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff; demonstrates support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their child’s education and assists them in that task.
• Cooperates with the administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.
• Maintains regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress.
• Keeps students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of deficiencies and gives sufficient notice of failure.
• Maintains a clean, attractive, well‑ordered classroom.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for extra‑curricular activities assigned.

Position Type: Part‑time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Physical Education

• Character Qualities
  • Personal faith in Jesus Christ defines and informs all aspects of life
  • Remains in good standing with a local church
  • Consistently models humility, grace, strength of character, and the fruit of the Spirit
  • Intentionally pursues community and develops genuine relationships with students, parents, and staff
  • Maintains a personal appearance that is professional and modest
• Relational Qualities
  • Possesses good people skills and speaks with clear articulation
  • Respectfully submits and is loyal to constituted authority
  • Is able to solve problems, and respect confidentiality
  • Willing to serve and assist the physical education teacher
  • Acts objectively when own children are attending VPA
• Postgraduate Certificate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Bethany Brown
• 4600 Sanger Avenue
• Waco, Texas 76710
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