HS English Language Arts Teacher

Heritage Christian School • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The major responsibility of this position is to educate students in a manner consistent with the school's mission statement. This includes planning, preparing, and delivering biblically integrated instruction in English Language Arts for high school students. The teacher will understand the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual developmental milestones of students and be able to disciple them. The employee must be a Christian with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ, agreeing to the HCS Statement of Faith, Charter of Core Values, and Employee Covenant in both professional conduct and personal lifestyle. Teachers must establish and nurture positive relationships, showing respect to students, colleagues, parents, administrators, and community members. Qualified teachers will demonstrate professional discernment, good judgment, and tact in handling sensitive issues. Setting a godly example is essential. The ability to address concerns and offer suggestions confidentially and appropriately is also required.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in elementary/secondary education.
• A valid teaching license from the State of Indiana, or eligible for licensure.
• ACSI certification (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 a Christian with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Must agree to the HCS Statement of Faith, Charter of Core Values and Employee Covenant.
• Must set a godly example that honors the school’s standards and expectations.
• 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: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• 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.
• Work with students as they navigate through social, personal, academic, and 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.
• 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.
• Attend and participate in faculty, in-service, and grade-level meetings, and other school functions.
• Adhere to and assist in upholding and enforcing the rules, regulations, and policies of the school.
• Assist in the 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.

What This Job Offers

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