Middle School Math Teacher

Awaken Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Awaken Christian Academy is committed to being a Christ-centered, biblically based community serving the students and families entrusted to us. Teachers are the school’s most important resource, and they are the primary instructors and caregivers to the students during the day. Teachers establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible. They observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Individuals holding this position model Christian beliefs, thoughts, and actions (on and off the job) to the students as they teach. The teacher shall prayerfully help students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians.

Requirements

• Hold a BA/BS/Undergraduate degree in education and/or the field of study, if he/she will be teaching a core subject.
• Statewide/provincial certified as an educator and/or be ACSI certified as a teacher within one year of the hire date.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certified within 90 days of hire.
• Dependable, hardworking, innovative, and capable of working independently.
• Excellent people skills.
• Team oriented: willing to follow, support, and collaborate with team members, plus have the ability to build, develop, and lead teams.
• Ability to learn and work quickly, and efficiently, with attention to detail.
• Speak confidently in front of others in an engaging and motivating way.
• Organized with the ability to develop processes, programs, and ideas.
• Capable of meeting deadlines on grading and curriculum.
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with educational technology and online instruction.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Observe and evaluate students’ behavior, performance, social development, and physical health.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Assign and grade classwork and homework on a weekly basis.
• Communicate with parents and guardians to discuss each student’s progress, and to address behavioral and academic issues as needed.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Prepare students to advance to the next graded level.
• Provide modifications and accommodations to lesson plans for students on 504 plans as directed by the Intervention Specialist.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and prescription drug benefits.
• Retirement package with up to a 5% employer contribution (403b)
• Employee Tuition Discount
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life Insurance for Employee only at no cost to the Employee

What This Job Offers

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