High School Social Studies Teacher

NorthPointe Christian Schools • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NorthPointe Christian Schools is seeking a High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is part-time to full-time and involves integrating Biblical principles into teaching within a Christ-centered environment. The role focuses on academic excellence and equipping students to impact their world for Jesus Christ, aligning with the school's mission.

Requirements

• Active Christian in agreement with and willing to sign the NorthPointe Christian School’s Foundational statements.
• Valid Teaching Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree, minimum.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Able to pass required background checks and fingerprint screening.

Nice To Haves

• Successfully work with a variety of students, individually and in small groups.
• Adapt classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans.
• Be equipped for a 1:1 MacBook system, well-versed in differentiated instruction and project-based learning.
• Adapt to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency.
• Exhibit the verbal ability to understand the meaning of words, the ideas associated with them, and the ability to convey them to others clearly using oral expression and comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Biblical principles and Scripture into daily teaching.
• Teach and support the School’s Foundational Statements and mission through word and deed.
• Minister to students through prayer, encouragement, and wise counsel.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for students per the curriculum goals and policies of NorthPointe Christian Schools.
• Learn and implement new curriculum when necessary.
• Create and submit daily lesson plans every week.
• Plan learning experiences that help each student achieve the stated objectives.
• Use class time well with activities that engage students' attention and have a clear purpose.
• Prepare lessons, units, and projects that are suitable to the age level and developmental needs of your students.
• Adapt teaching methods, strategies, and materials to meet the needs and learning styles of students.
• Create, assign, and grade assessments and assignments for students.
• Define responsible Christian behavior for students, including guidelines and consequences for good and bad behavior in the classroom.
• Create and model an environment of respect and care.
• Help students learn self-discipline through appropriate encouragement, correction, and counseling.
• Promote a healthy peer environment among students.
• Communicate positively and regularly with parents and guardians about their child’s progress, needs, grades, successes, and challenges via phone call, email, or in person.
• Professionally represents the school in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students.
• Remain professional in attire and behavior.
• Set up the classroom and regularly clean and maintain it as a safe and effective learning environment.
• Provide supervision to students in the classroom, and hallways.
• Follow safety protocols for where students can be and how to secure the building.
• Be timely in reporting to work and when at work, assure students are also timely when going to and from specials and other school activities.
• Participate in required meetings, school-wide training, and events as requested by the administration and required by the State.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Work constructively with colleagues and administration by building relationships, contributing ideas, listening to the ideas of others, and collaborating to best meet the needs of students.
• Collaborate with grade level team in areas such as sharing field trips, lessons, theme ideas, etc.
• Collaborate closely with ESS and MTSS teams regarding student needs and interventions.
• Participate in a staff committee.
• Carry out the procedures and protocols in the employee handbook and respect decisions made by leadership.
• Maintain open communication with leadership regarding questions, concerns, and needs.

What This Job Offers

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