High School Teacher

Covenant Christian Academy•Warrenton, VA

10d

About The Position

The teacher shall be a born-again Christian who has the appropriate training and who feels called by God to the teaching profession. Other qualifications may be added by the board as deemed appropriate. The classroom teacher will be expected to use effective teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and affect student learning, to integrate Biblical principles and a Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum, and to be a minister of the Gospel and model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ. Partnering with parents in the unique University-Model is also a requirement of teaching at CCA.

Requirements

Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior.
Believe that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living.
Be in whole-hearted agreement with Covenant Christian Academy’s Statement of Faith (Doctrinal Position).
Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. (Luke 6:40) This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.
Be a Christian who is, and will remain during the period of employment, an active member of a Christ-centered church, growing in his/her Christian relationship with God, and actively practicing and exhibiting Christian principles of the Christian faith; seek to role-model in speech, actions, and attitude a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ; set an example of the importance of spiritual discipline; and encourage students in the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and growing in their faith.
Minimum age 18 years old
Bachelor's degree (required for core teacher)
Demonstrate basic understanding of a comprehensive field of knowledge normally acquired through attainment of a bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Nice To Haves

Master's and/or training in subject area preferred
Two or more years of classroom teaching experience preferred
Experience planning, implementing and differentiating curriculum preferred

Responsibilities

Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity.
Cooperate with the board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.
Demonstrate basic understanding of a comprehensive field of knowledge normally acquired through attainment of a bachelor’s degree or higher in related field
Demonstrate a mastery of the subject material assigned.
Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the Principal/Head of School.
Integrate biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities.
Keep proper discipline and classroom management in the classroom and on the school premises for a good teaching environment.
Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom.
Plan broadly through the use of semester, quarterly and weekly plans and objectives; prepare and submit lesson plans as required. This includes a year-long curriculum map (per subject/course) due at the beginning of the school year.
Plan a program of study that differentiates, as much as possible, to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work.
Use valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and affect student learning.
Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide multi-model, creative teaching to meet the whole child’s needs – spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
Plan through approved channels the balanced use of field trips, guest lecturers, and other media.
Prepare weekly assignment sheets for the satellite classroom time supervised by parents at home, using this time effectively for instruction (where required), drill, review, enrichment, discussion, or project work.
Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress.
Proactively communicate with students, parents, and the administration concerning each student’s performance, providing sufficient notice of deficiencies and failure.
Follow established guidelines for dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff.
Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent Covenant Christian Academy in a favorable and professional manner to Covenant Christian Academy’s constituency and the general public. This includes appropriate behavior on social media (following CCA’s social media policy).
Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.
Follow the principles of Matthew 18 in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.
Seek the counsel of the Administrator, faculty, staff, and parents while maintaining a teachable attitude.
Comply with all Covenant Christian Academy policies and procedures and attend and successfully complete all required meetings/trainings including but not limited to parent conferences, faculty meetings, devotions, school functions and professional development trainings (required 120 clock hours/5 years of employment).
Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations.
Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any duty assigned.
Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.
Must be skilled in current educational technologies and be proficient in the Google Suite applications
Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations and outings as assigned.
Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions at Covenant Christian Academy.
Support the broader program of Covenant Christian Academy by attending extracurricular activities when possible.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration.
Participate in curriculum evaluations each year for courses taught.