HS Bible Teacher

Heritage Christian School•Indianapolis, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The High School Teacher Position Objectives at Heritage Christian School involve educating students in alignment with the school's mission statement. This includes planning, preparing, and delivering biblically integrated instruction in defined subject areas and grade levels. Teachers are expected to understand the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual developmental milestones of their students and possess the ability to formally and informally disciple them. The role requires a Christian with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a calling to Christian education, and a passion for God, students, and teaching. Teachers must establish positive relationships, work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, administrators, and community members, and maintain professionalism and good judgment, especially when handling sensitive issues. Setting a godly example and addressing concerns tactfully are essential.

Requirements

BA required
ACSI certification is required, but may be obtained during the first year of employment.
Exceptional communication, organization and time management skills
Strong work ethic including attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
Excellent interpersonal skills; professional and approachable
Creative, flexible and adaptable, consistent and firm as is necessary
Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position.
Must be able to maintain a stationary position for over 40-50% of work day.
Must be able to traverse classroom and campus.
Must be able to use computer and other audio-visual equipment.
Must be able to ascend and descend stairs.
Must be able to communicate with others.
Specific vision abilities required in this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to discern low volume sounds.
Must be able to assist children for health and safety reasons.
Must be able to position oneself to work with children.

Nice To Haves

MDiv preferred in theology/biblical studies.
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a secondary classroom is preferred.

Responsibilities

Model Christian character at all times, actively promoting the educational philosophy of Heritage Christian School
Responsible for working with students as they navigate through social, personal, academic and most importantly spiritual growth
Develop and maintain an orderly classroom atmosphere, conducive to learning, using consistent, kind and firm discipline
Organize and develop successful learning experiences in accordance with the school’s curriculum and philosophy emphasizing biblical integration and employing a variety of teaching methods
Take reasonable precaution to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Communicate actively and openly with parents, in a timely manner, arranging additional parent conferences as needed, in addition to annual parent conferences.
Maintain accurate and current student progress and attendance records
Utilize methods of evaluating student progress compatible with the school’s philosophy of grading
Maintain an up-to-date set of lesson plans that provide adequate direction for a substitute teacher in the event of absence and submit a copy appropriately to the principal
Attend and participate in faculty, in-service and grade-level meetings, and other school functions, such as open house events
Adhere to and assist in upholding and enforcing the rules, regulations, and policies of the school as recorded in the employee, faculty and student handbooks or transmitted through the administrators
Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials
Perform non-teaching and extra-curricular duties, as requested and assigned
Maintain proper teacher certification by ACSI and state accreditation agencies, demonstrating self-motivated, professional development
Continue to remain current with updates in technology and technological resources