High School Biology Teacher

Immanuel Christian School•Alexandria, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Immanuel Christian School, located near Washington, D.C., offers a comprehensive, college-preparatory academic program within a Christian framework. The school aims to prepare students to serve Christ in a competitive global world by laying a solid academic, intellectual, and spiritual foundation. The curriculum is designed to challenge students for top colleges and universities, inspiring them to live purposeful lives of learning, godliness, and service, while developing a biblical worldview and integrating faith into all disciplines.

Requirements

Earned a Baccalaureate degree, preferably in education.
Be regenerated by the Holy Spirit through personal faith in Jesus Christ by the acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior.
Have a working knowledge of the Bible.
Complete studies in the Christian Philosophy of Education.

Nice To Haves

AP teaching experience is a plus.
Work toward an Association of Christian Schools International teaching license upon entering into contract.
Complete requirements for a professional ACSI teaching license.
State licensure is recommended.

Responsibilities

Maintain a daily personal devotional life.
Demonstrate love and obedience to Christ by example.
Attend an evangelical church and serve in a church ministry.
Share in leading faculty devotions on an alternating basis.
Provide all written teaching plans required by the administration, incorporating the school’s scope and sequence or other approved curriculum.
Develop a plan and method for evaluating student work.
Request instructional equipment and supplies.
Prepare materials and use resources to support instruction.
Clearly communicate the objectives and relevance of the material being taught.
Integrate biblical principles as appropriate.
Evaluate student understanding and mastery of content.
Demonstrate command of and enthusiasm for the subject matter.
Utilize a variety of teaching methods, materials, media, and evaluation tools.
Provide reference to other disciplines and life examples to transfer, expand, and enrich learning.
Utilize effective classroom and instructional management techniques.
Reflect a Christ-like spirit in dealing with student-teacher and student-student relationships.
Recognize the value of time-on-task and demonstrate overall good use of instructional and planning periods.
Arrange the physical environment to complement the learning atmosphere.
Maintain accurate and complete school records.
Maintain effective communication with students, parents, team members, faculty, office staff, and administration.
Clearly communicate compassion and empathy to all students in keeping with the school's mission.
Reflect a Christ-like spirit in dealing with conflicts and personal issues.
Arrive punctually and attend all duties, programs, and meetings scheduled by the administration.
Serve on committees for evaluating curriculum, textbooks, operational procedures, special events, and services.
Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, school board policies, and support the goals and objectives of the school.
Maintain a professional attitude in relationships with others and collaborate with colleagues and administration.
Maintain personal appearance in a professionally appropriate manner.
Model the spiritual expectations of the school.