Upper School Bible Teacher; 7th-12th

Qualifications:

• MDiv or BA in relevant field of study strongly preferred
• Experience in Classical Christian education is strongly preferred
• Experience teaching:
  Church History, Old/New Testament, Biblical Ethics, and/or Apologetics
• NC teaching certification(s) or out-of-state equivalency preferred
• Agreement with the Christ Covenant School Statement of Faith
• Active member/regular attendee of a Bible believing church and committed to growth in his/her personal relationship with Jesus Christ

Type:
Full and Part-Time Positions Available

• Demonstrates commitment to the mission of Christ Covenant School to love, educate, and equip students to transform the world for Jesus Christ
• A teacher and learner at heart who loves students and exudes enthusiasm for shepherding their growth
• Characterized by integrity and maintains confidentiality
• Demonstrates consistent spiritual leadership, applying grace and truth when working with staff and students
• Proven ability to work with faculty, students, administrators, and parents
• Demonstrates excellence in written and verbal communication
• Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively carry out professional duties while also being able to foster deep, meaningful relationships with students and staff

• Deep commitment to Classical Pedagogy and ability to communicate how subject area material and plans are pedagogically aligned with the Classical model
• Consider various learning styles and individual learners while planning instruction
• Implement the annual academic calendar, mapping out and adding course-specific content by the start of the school year
• Follow examination procedures, grading procedures, and assessment standards for students
• Provide instruction that fosters spiritual, physical and mental maturity and promotes routine, without redundancy

• Meet with other teachers as directed for alignment within and across fields of study, as directed by the Academic Dean
• Participate in faculty meetings, teacher development opportunities, promote a culture of collaboration, be observed by Academic Dean and/or Head of school, and enthusiastically observe at least one other classroom annually for the purposes of discussion and refinement

• Follow the CCS Family Handbook and Personnel Manual in all discipline procedures, behavior, class attitude, uniforms, preparation, and responding to authority figures
• Exercise supervision and care over school facilities, supplies, curriculum, and equipment
• Maintain an instructional atmosphere that is conducive to learning and biblical principles, consistently holding students to Christ Covenant School standards
• Maintain professionalism through attire, and demeanor
• Maintain a clean and orderly classroom

• Parents will receive communication upon successes and failures of students; teachers should plan on a quick “touch base” meeting or conversation quarterly
• Be present and participate in Parent-Teacher Conference dates on the school calendar

• Maintain timely and accurate grading that reflects the work and effort invested by the student; for objective areas of study, grades should be based on a rubric that is consistent and reflects high academic standards
• Grading of homework and examinations will be completed and entered in FACTS in a timely manner
• There should be consistent and regular (weekly) feedback in the form of graded assignments for purposes of accountability and communication with parents
• The faculty member should read and keep up with information dispersed via email from school administration and co-workers
• Submit emergency and substitute lesson plans
• Arrange for substitutes in case of absences and communicate absence and coverage with the Academic Dean and Head of School

• Foster a student culture that fulfills Christ Covenant School’s mission and helps students live out the school’s pillars of respect, order, unity, diligence, humility, integrity, and courage
• Navigate doctrinal differences through careful discussion, training students to listen carefully, process thoughtfully and critically, and respond respectfully; inform the Academic Dean, Head of School, and parents, should such a conversation cause conflict
• Live at peace and resolve disputes among the CCS community (families and faculty) using Biblical injunctions, keep a short account, and speak directly to the other individual, should a conflict or misunderstanding arise (Matthew 18 Principle)
• The faculty member should be punctual and present during “culture shaping” portions of the day, particularly at Chapel services and extracurricular/special events