High School English Teacher

Hill Country Christian School of Austin•Austin, TX

About The Position

The High School English Teacher helps fulfill the school’s mission of providing a college preparatory education in a classical Christian educational environment. The teacher uses effective pedagogical strategies, demonstrates content mastery and classroom management skills, and interacts with students, families, faculty, and staff in a godly manner. The position teaches Western Literature, American Literature, and Senior Thesis, and integrates Scripture and Christian faith into instruction as applicable. The role reports to the High School Principal and is classified as exempt and full-time (100%).

Requirements

Be a Christ-follower who upholds, in word and deed, the school’s Core Values and Statement of Faith.
Faithfully attend a church whose fundamental beliefs agree with the school’s Statement of Faith.
Hold a bachelor’s degree.
Be qualified to teach the subject area at the appropriate level.
Possess sufficient biblical knowledge to integrate Scripture into subjects and impart a biblical worldview.
Understand and skillfully apply the principles of classical education to teaching.
Possess the physical stamina required to fulfill the professional obligations of teaching and the specific faculty assignment.
Be able to adapt to different classroom settings and learning styles, schedules, and changes.

Nice To Haves

Certification in the content area is preferred.
Some knowledge or experience in Western Literature, American Literature, and Senior Thesis.

Responsibilities

Teach Western Literature, American Literature, and Senior Thesis.
Establish and promote high Christian standards in the academic setting.
Build positive, professional rapport with students and peers that earns and maintains respect and demonstrates pride in the education profession.
Demonstrate mastery of taught material and maintain students’ and parents’ confidence in the quality of their educational experience.
Use effective pedagogical strategies to engage students in learning.
Teach course content and skills as outlined by school administration and department chairs.
Maintain a safe classroom environment, including proper handling, documentation, and storage of chemicals; use of appropriate eye protection and clothing; and instruction and supervision to ensure student safety.
Plan and implement lessons in accordance with relevant standards to foster intrinsic motivation and content mastery.
Teach subject matter with sincere deference to Scripture and intentionally incorporate the Christian faith into lessons and activities as applicable.
Foster a positive, orderly classroom atmosphere conducive to learning through student engagement and positive rapport with students and families.
Enter attendance and grades into the school information system promptly and according to school policies and supervisor instructions.
Participate constructively in student discipline, restoring relationships and helping students comply with the code of conduct; involve parents as appropriate.
Engage in professional development as required or encouraged by administrators and department chairs.
Attend and participate in required staff and departmental meetings.
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of school materials and equipment relevant to assigned courses and teaching assignments.
Ensure students and staff care for and respect school facilities, and report vandalism or misuse of school property to the appropriate official, administrator, or supervisor.
Address staff, student, and parent issues according to the principles set forth in Matthew 18 and as implemented at the school.
Maintain an up-to-date, accessible substitute binder.
Notify administration and maintain appropriate documentation regarding significant discipline issues, including violence, vandalism, and significant moral failure.
Immediately notify the head of school, principal, and nurse, as well as appropriate agencies, when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse or neglect, severe medical or social conditions, talk or threats of suicide, or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
Immediately notify school officials and administration when observing or discovering behavior that poses a physical risk to staff, faculty, or students.
Perform other duties as assigned.