Middle School Teacher / Bible

Providence School•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Providence School is seeking a full-time teacher to teach Bible Classes to 7th-grade students and Middle School Students. The teacher will have knowledge of the Bible and a strong personal relationship with God. The teacher will form meaningful teacher-student relationships and pour into the lives of his/her students so that each student has the opportunity to come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior and grow deeper in their relationship with God.

Requirements

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Effective communication skills; both verbally and written
Enthusiastic interest in working with middle school students
Ability to work effectively with other professionals

Nice To Haves

Prior Teaching Experience
Current State of Florida and/or teaching certificate (or be willing to work toward one) exact certification requirements will vary based upon Providence courses taught and candidate degrees

Responsibilities

The potential grade level assignment includes 7th Grade Bible, but is subject to change year to year.
Establish and maintain an effective learning environment where students are engaged in and challenged by the material, learning occurs, and discipline is maintained.
Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, be a Godly role model inside and outside of the classroom, and integrate a Biblical worldview into the curriculum
Build appropriate rapport with students to encourage them as they grow spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and socially
Be willing to engage in the life of the school and perform duties as assigned by the Middle School Principal or other administrator
Evaluate academic and social growth of students; prepare report cards; keep appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
Develop teaching and learning materials for use in class, including lesson plans, homework, quizzes, projects, exams, and homework.
Craft assignments that recognize and celebrate different learning styles.
Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.
Maintain relationships with parents and guardians of students and keep them informed of their child’s progress.
Work collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and school counselors to provide individualized support for each student on a regular basis.
Collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and provide meaningful feedback regularly.
Ensure that students meet educational standards and school performance goals for their grade level.
Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.