Freshman Seminar & Survey of Engineering Teacher

Valley Christian Schools • Chandler, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Freshman Seminar and Survey of Engineering Teacher equips 9th-grade students with a strong foundation in technology, engineering, and academic success. Responsibilities include teaching Microsoft Office applications, digital citizenship, and school culture while integrating biblical principles and character development. Through project-based engineering instruction, students learn the engineering design process, scientific inquiry, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills that prepare them for future STEM coursework and lifelong learning. The Freshman Seminar & Survey of Engineering Teacher is one who displays a deep knowledge of Scripture and how it applies to the lives of students. This includes an ability to demonstrate a passion for ministering to students. The candidate must be a professing and maturing Christian enthusiastically supporting Valley Christian’s statement of faith and mission statements.

Requirements

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony among others
• Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs which can be found at http://valleychristianaz.org/about/philosophy/
• Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school’s Mission & Beliefs.
• Attain ACSI Standard Certification within one year of employment
• Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to multitask with organization
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
• Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field from an accredited college is required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• 3+ years teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Successfully teaches Seminar & Survey of Engineering curriculum and display the ability to connect Biblical truth to students lives
• Demonstrate a passion for ministering to students through teaching, counseling, encouragement, and mentoring
• Teach assigned subject/grade utilizing the best practices and following prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the Administrator/Principal
• Promote student engagement to inspire and encourage progress while supporting and strengthening the learning capabilities of each student
• Maintain a healthy learning environment for the students in the classroom by using appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules
• Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, incidents, and behavior in accordance with guidelines and policies
• Establish and adjust course syllabi outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals, modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures
• Attend professional development workshops provided by Valley Christian Schools
• Exercise open and respectful communication with students, families, co-workers, and supervisors
• Adheres to and honors Valley Christians standards, policies, procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Performs other related assigned duties

Benefits

• VCS conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level