High School Business and Personal Finance Teacher

Mt. Paran Christian School•Kennesaw, GA

21d

About The Position

The High School Business and Personal Finance Teacher is a full-time faculty position responsible for teaching business, entrepreneurship, and personal finance courses through an experiential, hands-on learning model. This role integrates classroom instruction with real-world applications to equip students with practical skills in financial literacy, innovation, leadership, and stewardship within a Christ-centered environment.

Requirements

Personal and professional testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, active involvement in a local church, and agreement with the school’s statement of faith.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Education, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Experience teaching business/entrepreneurship or working in a business-related field.
Demonstrated ability to connect academic concepts to real-world applications.
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to mentor high school students.

Responsibilities

Model a growing, Christ-centered life, demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit in relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Embrace the ministry of Christian education by viewing teaching and mentoring as a calling and integrating a biblical worldview into instruction.
Actively support the mission, vision, and core values of Mount Paran Christian School in all responsibilities.
Design and deliver engaging, project-based, and experiential lessons that develop an entrepreneurial mindset, including budgeting, financial management, marketing, customer service, and innovation.
Create opportunities for students to apply business concepts through simulations, student-led projects, and applied learning experiences.
Assess student learning using a variety of methods; provide timely feedback and maintain accurate records of student progress.
Mentor students individually and in teams, fostering creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and ethical decision-making aligned with a biblical worldview.
Communicate consistently and professionally with parents regarding student growth and performance.
Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and continuous improvement of the business and finance program.
Lead and facilitate hands-on, student-driven learning environments that reinforce classroom instruction through practical application.
Teach and manage the student-run coffee shop with an emphasis on real-world application.
Develop structured opportunities for students to practice financial decision-making, operations, leadership, and teamwork in real-world scenarios.
Guide students in analyzing performance, setting goals, and reflecting on outcomes to build critical thinking and business acumen.
Encourage innovation by supporting students in developing and testing ideas, improving processes, and exploring new solutions.
Support school-wide initiatives that promote interdisciplinary and experiential learning opportunities.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events as required.
Maintain regular communication with division leadership regarding program needs, scheduling, and strategic planning.
Uphold all MPCS policies, procedures, and standards of conduct, including those related to safety and supervision.