Upper School Bible Teacher

 

JOB TITLE:                     Teacher- Bible (Middle School) 

DEPARTMENT:               Calvary Christian Academy                                  
REPORTS TO:                 Middle School Principal  
STATUS:                          Exempt; Teaching Professionals Calendar
HOURS:                           Full Time (40)
LOCATION:                     Calvary Christian Academy, Hollywood
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At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a Minister and staff member, it is not only what we do, it is also who we are.

Purpose Statement:
The bible teacher is responsible for teaching the Bible to students at Calvary Christian Academy. The teacher will instruct students as required by the curriculum objectives established by Calvary Christian Academy. The specific focus of this role is to minister to students through quality instruction with a biblical foundation.

Scope: 
This person interacts directly with students, and with parents, staff, and administrators on behalf of students. This position guides students in classroom learning that will motivate them to reach their academic and spiritual potential and help accomplish our school mission. Youth discipleship and the handling of confidential student concerns are a critical parts of this position. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Model Christ in word and deed
• Take guidance and counsel from your Department Head
• Write lesson plans for all classes on a weekly basis
• Teach the entire assigned curriculum utilizing national standards and biblical integration
• Establish and maintain communication with parents as specified by administrative policy
• Read Calvary Christian Academy email/staff communications and respond if requested
• Be available for student questions, concerns, and ministry before or after school.
• Engage students in active learning
• Use assessments to re-teach lessons
• Create materials for differentiated instruction
• Work with School Leader to plan intervention services for students
• Provide educational/personal/social counseling.
• Orients new students to provide a comfortable and successful introduction to CCA. 
• Attend/participate in Back to School Night and other school scheduled events by the administration
• Participate in the accreditation process for the school’s continuous improvement plan
• Participate in professional development to stay current in your field.
• Participate in scheduled department meetings
• Fulfill any assigned supervisor duties
• Decorate the classroom seasonally, scripturally, and quarterly
• Work collaboratively with other staff and teachers daily
• Attend the Chapel that is scheduled for your predominant grade level
• Adhere to the specified professional dress code
• Compile and maintain an up to date substitute folder
• Secure and straighten up the classroom at the end of each day
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and sit or stand for an extended period of time
  
  Qualifications/Skills/Gifts: 
• Strong commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word
• Strong commitment to the Philosophy and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel and to the Mission Statement of Calvary Christian Academy
• Excellent interpersonal skills with regard to children, their parents, and their colleagues.
• Committed to ongoing professional development to maintain certifications and professional knowledge in order to meet met annual license requirements.
• Spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, administration, leadership, service, and exhortation
• Communication and Group facilitation skills
• Florida State Teaching Certification and/or Florida Professional Certification, ACSI certification.
• Superior communication skills
• Energetic, motivated, innovative, and prepared
• An ability to work collaboratively

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Full time (40 hours/week); however, may be required to work an evening or weekend day to attend a CCA event, assist with a special project or in a circumstantial emergency affecting the church facilities.