Middle School Teacher

RED HILL LUTHERAN CHURCH•Tustin, CA

1d•$60,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, teach and instruct pupils in Grades 6, 7, and 8, or a combination of these grade levels in academic, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational program for upper elementary level pupils; assist upper elementary level pupils in making appropriate life style adjustments, and in the determination of career and vocational choices; and to do other related functions as required.

Requirements

Affirms that, as part of the qualifications for this position, he/she is a Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. (John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23).
Gives testimony that teaching and/or working with children is a calling, and that working in this Christian school is God's direction.
Manifests by precept and example the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model (1 Timothy 4: 12)
Accepts without verbal or mental reservations the Statement of Faith, the Philosophy of Education, and Mission Statement of this school and church and is committed to upholding them.
Possess a baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in elementary education, instructional technology, or subject matter fields commonly taught in an upper elementary grade level.
Possess a California credential authorizing service as a teacher of Grade 6, 7, and 8 students.
Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university, or two years of regular full time upper elementary level teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of: Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of upper level elementary level pupils; academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of upper elementary level pupils; educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and educational trends and research findings pertaining to upper elementary programming; behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures; socio-economic and cultural background differences of the school population.
Ability to: Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction mathematics program for pupils at the upper elementary level; provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds; effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of pupils, and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs; provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment; perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instructional programs and innovative and creative pilot projects designed to enhance pupil educational opportunities and experiences; comply with the school’s customer service standards, as outlined in school Policy.
Exhibits Christian Living/Christian Role Model
Excellent Written and Spoken Communication
Customer Service/Professionalism
Focused on Personal Professional Development
Computer Email Renweb PowerPoint Word Processing Desktop Publishing

Responsibilities

Teach and instruct in subject matter areas commonly found in an upper elementary education mathematics program.
Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and laboratory experiences.
Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.
Provide instruction in citizenship and other subject matter, biblically integrated as specified by the school mission, philosophy, vision, and statement of faith.
Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity
Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth.
Prepare, administer, score, record, and report the results of criterion referenced tests, and administer, score, record, and report the results of group standardized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress.
Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents, school, and resource personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate pupil learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities.
Maintain an effective learning environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation, and the utilization of exhibits, displays, and independent study centers.