Middle School Entrepreneurship & Finance Teacher

Jupiter Christian School•Jupiter, FL

10d

About The Position

Founded in 1963, Jupiter Christian School is committed to excellence in teaching the mind, reaching the heart, and inspiring servant leaders to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Jupiter Christian School distinctively educates students in a Nurturing Community to Excel in life and Engage the world. The Jupiter Christian School employee must be a spiritually sensitive individual who understands the mission and philosophy of Jupiter Christian School and is committed to help see it become a reality in the lives of our students by manifesting, by precept and example, the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model (I Timothy 4:12) both in and out of school (Luke 6:40), and as an example to parents and fellow employees in judgement, dignity, respect, and Christian living according to the Conditions of Employment outlined in the JCS Employee Handbook. The employee must be a born-again Christian with spiritual maturity in academic and leadership abilities that will enable him/her to teach God’s truth. The ability to communicate well with various types of people, handle confidential information appropriately, maintain a courteous, professional, and respectful attitude and integrity in all situations are pre-requisites. The Middle School Entrepreneurship & Finance Teacher fosters creativity, critical thinking, and business acumen in students. This individual creates an engaging, student-centered classroom that integrates a biblical worldview while equipping students with practical entrepreneurial and financial literacy skills. This role includes building and developing a vertically aligned 6th–8th grade Entrepreneurship and Personal Finance program, including curriculum design, scope and sequence development, and experiential learning partnerships.

Requirements

Must have a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior. Please check the school's website (www.jupiterchristian.org) regarding personal faith alignment to the JCS statement of Faith
Must be able to demonstrate active membership and involvement in a local church
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, or related field
ACSI Certification
Minimum of three years of teaching or similar experience in field

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a positive, Christ-centered classroom environment that supports students’ spiritual, academic, social, and emotional growth.
Teach Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Personal Finance courses. Course load may include additional electives offerings such as Home Economics & Hospitality, Speech, Bible, or Independent Study.
Design and implement a standards-aligned, hands-on curriculum emphasizing project- and problem-based learning.
Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
Assess student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Integrate technology effectively to enhance learning and innovation.
Maintain course maps (Atlas), records, and classroom inventory.
Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and administration to support student success.
Attend required meetings, trainings, and school duties.
Serve as a lead chaperone for school events (e.g., REACH Week, retreats) and participate on committees as assigned.
Fulfill the JCS “Plus-One” expectation by sponsoring a co- or extra-curricular opportunity annually.
Design and facilitate dynamic, hands-on learning experiences in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, business ethics, marketing, and problem-solving that actively engage students.
Cultivate in students an entrepreneurial mindset marked by resilience, creativity, adaptability, and responsible risk-taking.
Guide students in identifying real-world problems, developing innovative solutions, and refining business ideas through collaborative projects and presentations.
Provide individualized mentorship and feedback to support each student’s growth, confidence, and skill development.
Connect students with local business leaders and community partners through guest speakers, field experiences, and applied learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
Design and implement a vertically aligned 6th–8th grade Entrepreneurship and Finance pathway
Develop course scope and sequence, assessments, and project-based learning experiences.
Establish community and business partnerships to enhance experiential learning.
Evaluate and refine program effectiveness annually.
Provide vision and leadership for continued growth of the program.