Position: Accelerated Language Arts Teacher (5th and 6th grade) Reports to: Upper School Principal
Position Goal: The goal of this position is to support Traders Point Christian Schools mission to challenge and educate students within the framework of a Biblical worldview while leading them to personal faith and transformed life in Jesus Christ.
Qualifications:
Educational and Experience Requirements: Candidates must be professing and maturing Christians enthusiastically supporting the Schools statement of faith, lifestyle statement, credo, and mission statements. A bachelors degree. A teaching license in the content area is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate a successful career in teaching LA in an academic setting.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will excel at developing collaborative relationships with Lower and Upper School constituencies. Excellent communication skills are a must, including writing and presentation abilities. In addition, the position requires the ability to organize and prioritize work, resolve problems, follow through, and manage multiple priorities to ensure that goals are met in a timely manner.
Qualifying Characteristics:
The teacher has a clear biblical testimony of salvation with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life, with a calling and commitment to Christian education. The ideal teacher must have the desire to work closely and nurture a positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators, and community members. The teacher must demonstrate respect for all students and community members. The ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example, and comply with school standards is a must, as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner. Must be able to address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.
As a teacher at TPCS, you are expected to instruct and model important religious functions that include Bible instruction, prayer, participation in weekly chapels, and other religious duties. Your role as a teacher involves a pastoral element, where through example and direct instruction, you are acting as a minister of our Christian faith.
Responsibilities:
Position Qualifications & Competencies:
Belief in the Mission, Rally Cry, Statement of Faith, and Lifestyle Statement of TPCSBachelors degree required. Two or more years of teaching experience preferred. Proven success in raising the achievement levels of high-ability students. Expertise in the content area and strong classroom management skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a school team, families, and community members. Desire to continuously improve instructional practices and willingness to engage in ongoing professional development. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Instructional Responsibilities:
Create a structured achievement-oriented learning environment and develop a positive rapport with students. Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities, including seeking and accepting continual feedback from staff and administration. Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the available resources. Take reasonable precautions to protect students equipment, materials, and facilities. Evaluate student progress and enter scores in FACTS SIS on a regular basis as requested by the building principal. Assist in ELA interventions as needed. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. Continue to remain current with updates in technology and technological resources. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning students academic and behavioral progress. Collaborate with colleagues to discuss results of assessments and strategies for individual and school-wide academic improvement. Perform other duties as assigned by the Upper School principal. Teach classes as assigned, following the prescribed scope and sequence and curriculum outline. Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum.
Professional Responsibilities:
Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth. Attend and participate in scheduled devotional in-service committee, faculty, and parent meetings. Attend New Teacher Orientation and/or Teacher Orientation as appropriate. Attend appropriate activities as explained in the Teacher Handbook. Maintain open, positive communication with parents, administrators, and peers.
Non-Instructional Responsibilities:
Cooperate with the Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school. Maintain accurate attendance records as established by school policy. Keep students, parents, and administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of failure. Maintain the classroom in a clean, attractive, and orderly manner. Fulfill any extra-curricular assignments in an efficient manner. Attend special events of the school as deemed required by the school administration.
Exempt Status: Exempt salaried.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This position will start in the 2022-2023 school year. If interested, please apply directly on our website: http://straders-point-christian-schools-inc.prismhr-hire.com/job996434-accelerated-language-arts-teacher-5th-6th-grade-cw