Junior High Math Teacher

Valley Christian Schools•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Christian Schools is seeking a highly motivated and experienced full-time teacher to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching engaging Math lessons to Junior High students. The Junior High Math Teacher is expected to display a deep knowledge of Scripture and how it applies to students' lives, demonstrating a passion for ministering to students. This role requires a professing and maturing Christian who enthusiastically supports Valley Christian's Statement of Faith and mission statements. Valley Christian Schools, established in 1982, offers students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade a distinctly Christian education with excellent academics, championship athletics, award-winning fine arts, and a supporting community across two East Valley campuses. They are ranked as one of the Top 50 Christian high schools in the U.S., the #1 Christian High School in Arizona, and one of the Top 125 Places to Work in Arizona.

Requirements

Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony among others
Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs which can be found at http://valleychristianaz.org/about/philosophy/
Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school’s Mission & Beliefs
Attain ACSI Standard Certification within one year of employment
Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to multitask with organization
Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field from an accredited college is required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
3+ years teaching experience

Responsibilities

Successfully teaches Math and display the ability to connect Biblical truth to students lives
Demonstrate a passion for ministering to students through teaching, counseling, encouragement, and mentoring
Teach Math utilizing the best practices and following prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the Administrator/Principal
Promote student engagement to inspire and encourage progress while supporting and strengthening the learning capabilities of each student
Maintain a healthy learning environment for the students in the classroom by using appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules
Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, incidents, and behavior in accordance with guidelines and policies
Establish and adjust course syllabi outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals, modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures
Attend professional development workshops provided by Valley Christian Schools
Exercise open and respectful communication with students, families, co-workers, and supervisors
Adheres to and honors Valley Christians standards, policies, procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Performs other related assigned duties