HS English/Language Art Teacher Needed for a Maternity Leave

Heritage Christian School•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Christian School is seeking an HS English/Language Art Teacher to cover a maternity leave. The primary objective of this position is to educate students in alignment with the school's mission statement. This involves planning, preparing, and delivering biblically integrated instruction in English/Language Arts. Teachers are expected to understand the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual developmental milestones of their students and possess the ability to discipline students formally and informally.

Requirements

Must be a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Must agree to the HCS Statement of Faith, Charter of Core Values and Employee Covenant in both their professional conduct and personal lifestyle.
A bachelor’s degree in elementary/secondary education is required.
A valid teaching license from the State of Indiana, (or eligible for licensure).
The Christian Philosophy of Education (CPoE project) certification is required, but may be obtained within three years from the date of hire.
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 the work day.
Must be able to traverse classroom and campus.
Must be able to use computers 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

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an elementary/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 precautions 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.