7th Grade History Teacher

Grace Christian Academy

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Grace Christian Academy is seeking a 7th Grade History Teacher to serve in fulfillment of GCA’s mission to Lead, Build, and Equip students. This role requires a committed follower of Jesus Christ who is an active participant in a local church. The teacher will be responsible for instructing students in the assigned curriculum area, designing teaching material, and creating lessons centered around a biblical worldview. The position also involves facilitating discussions on social issues from a biblical lens, devising lesson plans according to GCA’s standards, and holding students to a high standard of performance. The teacher will experiment with different teaching methods, differentiate instruction, and maintain a positive and safe learning environment. Utilizing a learning management system, updating grades and lesson plans on Renweb, and maintaining cordial relationships with parents and the community are also key responsibilities. The role requires keeping parents informed of student progress, holding conferences, and reporting any suspected child abuse or neglect. Establishing respectful working relationships within the school and performing other assigned duties are also expected.

Requirements

Every member of Grace Christian Academy’s professional community must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
Candidate should be an active participant at a local church.
High level of emotional intelligence
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Experience integrating technology into the curriculum
Ability to engage parents/guardians as partners in the student’s educational experience
A history of continued growth and development as an educator
A history of effective collaboration with colleagues
Desire to interact with students outside of the classroom (e.g. coaching, clubs, etc.)
Must have a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and a lifestyle of biblical integrity.
Must be an active member of a local church.
Fully supportive of the decisions and loyal to the mission and leadership of the school and Grace Baptist Church.
Passion for connecting with teachers, students, and families to support student/ teacher success within a Christian environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Give instruction to the students in the curricula area assigned by the Principal
Design teaching material
Create lessons centered around a biblical worldview
Facilitate course discussions on social issues from a biblical lens while acknowledging various denominational differences
Devise lesson plans that follow GCA’s Curriculum and Instruction Standards and Course Maps
Ability to hold students to a clearly articulated standard of performance
Experiment with different teaching methods
Differentiate instruction for students with learning challenges
Maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes safe learning
Utilize learning management system for instruction
Update grades and lesson plans on Renweb
Maintain cordial relationships with the home, parent(s)/guardian(s) and community
Keep parent(s)/guardian(s) duly informed of the child’s progress and hold conferences with parent(s)/guardian(s) when necessary
Report to the appropriate authorities when one knows or reasonably suspects that a child’s health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect.
Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment
Perform other duties as assigned