SOAR Teacher/Assistant Teacher

Covenant Christian Academy•Warrenton, VA

About The Position

Title : SOAR Teacher and assistants as applicable (Including Substitute Teacher) Teachers and assistants need to have a love for learning and a willingness to learn alongside their students. A teaching degree is not required but experience or interest with the class topic is desired! Overview: The teacher shall be a born-again Christian who feels called by God to the teaching profession. Other qualifications may be added by the board as deemed appropriate. The classroom teacher will be expected to use effective teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and promote student learning, to integrate Biblical principles and a Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum, and to role model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ. Reports to: SOAR Director (day to day) and ultimately to the Head of School Evaluation: Teacher performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel and this job description. Details are found in the Employee Handbook. Teachers will be observed in the classes from time to time throughout the year in order to provide support, ideas, and collaboration. Status: Part-Time/ Per-Class Schedule : Will depend on courses taught according to the schedule, but will include being reasonably available on non SOAR Days during the week for questions and support. Your contract will also indicate SOAR training and professional development days in August. Attendance is also expected at the SOAR showcase (Thursday in May) and Independent project fair (Saturday in March/ Early Spring). Required personal qualities: The teacher/assistant shall: 1) Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior. 2) Believe that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living. 3) Be in whole-hearted agreement with Covenant Christian Academy’s Statement of Faith (Doctrinal Position). 4) Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. (Luke 6:40) This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct. 5) Be a Christian who is, and will remain during the period of employment, an active member of a Christ-centered church, growing in his/her Christian relationship with God, and actively practicing and exhibiting Christian principles of the Christian faith; seek to role-model in speech, actions, and attitude a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ; set an example of the importance of spiritual discipline; and encourage students in the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and growing in their faith. Additional personal qualities: The teacher/assistant shall: 1. Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and be prepared to assist them in that task. 2. Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality. 3. Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism. 4. Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and agreement with school policy. 5. Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation. 6. Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority. 7. Notify the administration of any policy he/she is unable to support. 8. Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately. JOB DESCRIPTION – Essential Functions: Teach classes at regularly scheduled times. Read weekly staff notes and ask questions about things you do not understand via email prior to SOAR days Attend teacher meetings as scheduled (August and January) Demonstrate proficiency or willingness to learn necessary technologies (promethean board, FACTS, carline system, google suite, email) Communicate class information routinely with students’ families via SOAR notes. Respond to families’ communications the same day when possible, and no later than two business days. Communicate with students/ parents as needed outside of scheduled class hours to support and answer questions. Upon being hired, set up a covenant email/ respond to email before link times out (2-3 days). Set up papercut printing when the link is set within 1-2 days. Reach out if there is difficulty immediately. Reflect the purpose of the SOAR program, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity. Cooperate with the board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school. Demonstrate understanding of the class material to be taught for each SOAR elective/ enrichment class. Demonstrate a mastery of the subject material assigned. Knowledge may be acquired through experience, education, or personal study. Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled or approved by the SOAR Director Integrate biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities. Keep proper discipline and classroom management in the classroom and on the school premises for a good teaching environment. Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom, and complete the entire classroom clean up list at the end of their teaching day Plan broadly through the use of semester, quarterly and weekly plans and objectives; prepare and submit lesson plans as required. This includes a year-long curriculum map due at the beginning of the school year. Use valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and affect student learning. Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide multi-model, creative teaching to meet the whole child’s needs – spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional. Follow established guidelines for dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff. Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent SOAR and Covenant Christian Academy in a favorable and professional manner to Covenant Christian Academy’s constituency and the general public. This includes appropriate behavior on social media (following CCA’s social media policy). Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration. Follow the principles of Matthew 18 in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff and administration. Seek the counsel of the Administrator, faculty, staff, and parents while maintaining a teachable attitude. Comply with all Covenant Christian Academy policies and procedures Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations. Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any duty assigned. Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher. For HS and MS level classes or classes with required work: Communicate with students a minimum of one week before classes begin to ensure course expectations are clearly conveyed, especially for classes that have work to do on the 1st day of class. Complete semester comments and grades when applicable Check in with families as necessary to keep students and families well informed of students’ progress. Ensure final grades are assigned and available for viewing by designated date Maintain close contact with parents when students show signs of struggling in a course. Be prepared to offer well-considered, insightful solutions or ideas for struggling learners. You may work with the SOAR director to prepare ideas. Grade and return all assignments within 1 week. Exception: Papers greater than two pages are to be returned no later than 10 days past the submission due date. JOB DESCRIPTION – Supplemental Functions: The teacher/assistant shall: 1. Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth. 2. Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions at SOAR. 3. Support the broader program of SOAR by attending extracurricular activities/ events when possible. 5. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration during SOAR hours JOB DESCRIPTION – Physical Requirements: The teacher/assistant shall: 1. Handle work which deals mostly with people, objects, equipment in a general setting; depth perception and field of vision are important. 2. Bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, pull, push, climb, and kneel; walking and standing approximately 50-75% of each shift. 3. Recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative; ability to differentiate tones and volumes in conversation. 4. Use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people. 5. Perform child restraint as necessary if that child is going to harm themselves or others. 6. Perform duties with moderate to no supervision though the supervisor is usually available; most tasks are governed by standard practices, however some are not; therefore, innovative thinking is required. 7. Handle multiple tasks with energy and good organizational skills. 8. Maintain sufficient good health to properly discharge duties consistently; employees who have an infectious disease or skin lesion shall not be permitted to work for the duration of the communicability. The purpose of this job description is to describe the basic function, major responsibilities/tasks, and essential functions of each job so that employees can better know what is expected of them. The descriptions also provide information useful for recruiting, training, and performance appraisal. This document does not create an employment contract, nor does it modify the at-will employment status of all employees. This job description is not meant to inhibit employee creativity or innovation. It may be revised when necessary. Covenant Christian Academy has a racially nondiscriminatory policy. Covenant Christian Academy does not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin.

Requirements

Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior.
Believe that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living.
Be in whole-hearted agreement with Covenant Christian Academy’s Statement of Faith (Doctrinal Position).
Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. (Luke 6:40) This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.
Be a Christian who is, and will remain during the period of employment, an active member of a Christ-centered church, growing in his/her Christian relationship with God, and actively practicing and exhibiting Christian principles of the Christian faith; seek to role-model in speech, actions, and attitude a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ; set an example of the importance of spiritual discipline; and encourage students in the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and growing in their faith.
Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and be prepared to assist them in that task.
Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and agreement with school policy.
Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.
Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.
Notify the administration of any policy he/she is unable to support.
Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately.

Nice To Haves

Teachers and assistants need to have a love for learning and a willingness to learn alongside their students.
A teaching degree is not required but experience or interest with the class topic is desired!
Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions at SOAR.
Support the broader program of SOAR by attending extracurricular activities/ events when possible.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration during SOAR hours

Responsibilities

Teach classes at regularly scheduled times.
Read weekly staff notes and ask questions about things you do not understand via email prior to SOAR days
Attend teacher meetings as scheduled (August and January)
Demonstrate proficiency or willingness to learn necessary technologies (promethean board, FACTS, carline system, google suite, email)
Communicate class information routinely with students’ families via SOAR notes.
Respond to families’ communications the same day when possible, and no later than two business days.
Communicate with students/ parents as needed outside of scheduled class hours to support and answer questions.
Upon being hired, set up a covenant email/ respond to email before link times out (2-3 days).
Set up papercut printing when the link is set within 1-2 days.
Reach out if there is difficulty immediately.
Reflect the purpose of the SOAR program, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity.
Cooperate with the board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.
Demonstrate understanding of the class material to be taught for each SOAR elective/ enrichment class.
Demonstrate a mastery of the subject material assigned. Knowledge may be acquired through experience, education, or personal study.
Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled or approved by the SOAR Director
Integrate biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities.
Keep proper discipline and classroom management in the classroom and on the school premises for a good teaching environment.
Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom, and complete the entire classroom clean up list at the end of their teaching day
Plan broadly through the use of semester, quarterly and weekly plans and objectives; prepare and submit lesson plans as required. This includes a year-long curriculum map due at the beginning of the school year.
Use valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and affect student learning.
Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide multi-model, creative teaching to meet the whole child’s needs – spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
Follow established guidelines for dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff.
Recognize the need for good public relations.
Represent SOAR and Covenant Christian Academy in a favorable and professional manner to Covenant Christian Academy’s constituency and the general public. This includes appropriate behavior on social media (following CCA’s social media policy).
Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.
Follow the principles of Matthew 18 in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff and administration.
Seek the counsel of the Administrator, faculty, staff, and parents while maintaining a teachable attitude.
Comply with all Covenant Christian Academy policies and procedures
Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations.
Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any duty assigned.
Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.
For HS and MS level classes or classes with required work: Communicate with students a minimum of one week before classes begin to ensure course expectations are clearly conveyed, especially for classes that have work to do on the 1st day of class.
Complete semester comments and grades when applicable
Check in with families as necessary to keep students and families well informed of students’ progress.
Ensure final grades are assigned and available for viewing by designated date
Maintain close contact with parents when students show signs of struggling in a course.
Be prepared to offer well-considered, insightful solutions or ideas for struggling learners. You may work with the SOAR director to prepare ideas.
Grade and return all assignments within 1 week. Exception: Papers greater than two pages are to be returned no later than 10 days past the submission due date.