High School English Teacher
About The Position
HS English Teacher Valley Christian High School is seeking a full-time English teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Members of the high school faculty excel at creative problem solving, working with a diverse student body, and engaging in authentic relationships with students. Our desire is to provide transformative learning opportunities for students. Prospective faculty members should be able to design creative learning experiences where students must apply their learning in real-world settings. At VCHS, our students come to school with a wide array of abilities, interests, and backgrounds. It is the job of our faculty to engage each individual student and develop a relationship that not only supports learning but provides mentorship and wisdom on the journey to adulthood. About Valley Christian Schools Valley Christian Schools strives for excellence in Christian education by partnering with Christian parents in meeting each individual student’s needs. The school was founded in 1935 on the concept of parental involvement. Our schools are an extension of Christian family life, and we take seriously our obligation to be partners with parents in providing the best possible education for our students. Valley Christian Schools has over 1,300 students in preschool through 12th grade. We are located 25 miles south of Los Angeles near the border of Los Angeles and Orange Counties in beautiful Southern California.
Requirements
- Have experience teaching successfully at the secondary level
- Use a wide range of methodology to engage a diverse student population
- Creatively adapt the current curriculum to areas of personal expertise
- Collaborate in a professional learning community
- Design purposeful and engaging lessons
- Develop student-centered projects that extend beyond the classroom walls
- Teach English courses from a biblical worldview with his/her faith woven through lessons and teaching
- Supports the Mission and Doctrinal Statement of Valley Christian Schools
- A bachelor's degree is required
- Applicants must profess faith in Jesus Christ and be active members of a local Protestant church community
- For consideration, applicants must be willing to complete a LiveScan/ fingerprinting and a drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (e.g. English, Comparative Lit, Writing, Secondary Education)
Benefits
- Generously subsidized health benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contributions
- Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement
- Paid Personal Days and Sick Time
- Up to 17 paid holidays
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Job Type
Full-time
