English Teacher (Junior High 7th/8th Grade)

Traders Point Christian Schools•Whitestown, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Traders Point Christian Schools (TPCS) is seeking an Upper School English Teacher for Junior High (7th/8th Grade). This position is responsible for providing daily instruction in English, aligning with the mission of TPCS, which is to challenge and educate students within a Biblical worldview, fostering their personal faith and transformed lives in Jesus Christ. The school emphasizes being Jesus-centered, relationally-driven, and educationally-anchored.

Requirements

Candidates must be professing and maturing Christians enthusiastically supporting the School’s statement of faith and mission statements.
A bachelor’s degree in the content area is required.
Candidates should demonstrate a successful career in teaching the subject area in an academic setting and spiritual formation.
Excellent communication skills are a must, including writing and presentation abilities.
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.
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 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

An ACSI teaching certification is preferred.
The ideal candidate will excel at developing collaborative relationships with all constituencies.
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.

Responsibilities

Providing daily instruction in the subject area to all assigned students in a manner that is effective, appropriate, and fitting with the mission of Traders Point Christian Schools (TPCS).
Working with students as they navigate through social, personal, academic, and spiritual growth.
Meeting and successfully instructing assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
Developing and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the available resources.
Encouraging students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the available resources.
Taking reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Evaluating student progress and entering scores in FACTS SIS on a regular basis as requested by the building principal.
Assisting in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
Assisting in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Remaining current with updates in technology and technological resources.
Working to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning students’ academic and behavioral progress.
Collaborating with colleagues to discuss the results of assessments and strategies for individual and school-wide academic improvement.
Performing other duties as assigned by the building principal.
Teaching classes as assigned, following the prescribed scope and sequence and curriculum outline.
Preparing weekly and unit lesson plans and submitting them to the appropriate principal as required.
Integrating Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum.
Using a variety of teaching methods/techniques to meet the needs of various learning styles.
Utilizing educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
Acquiring and maintaining ACSI certification within the first year of employment.
Attending and participating in scheduled devotional, in-service, committee, faculty, and parent meetings.
Attending appropriate activities as explained in the Teacher Handbook.
Maintaining open, positive communication with parents, administrators, and peers.
Cooperating with the Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.
Maintaining accurate attendance records as established by school policy.
Keeping students, parents, and administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and giving sufficient notice of failure.
Maintaining the classroom in a clean, attractive, orderly manner.
Fulfilling any extra-curricular assignments in an efficient manner.
Attending special events of the school as deemed required by the school administration.