Social Studies, Civics, and Economics Teacher - High School

CRISTA Ministries•Shoreline, WA

21d•$50,000 - $93,888

About The Position

The High School Social Studies, Civics and Economics Teacher is responsible for student learning and supervision in collaboration with colleagues, counseling staff and administration. Advise and guide students regarding academic, personal, spiritual, and vocational concerns. Design and deliver instruction to students regarding World History, Civics, and Economics through a biblical world view. Develop academic excellence, critical inquiry, and civic engagement with students and be passionate about fulfilling the King’s Schools mission of building resilient disciples of Christ.

Requirements

Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
Valid teaching certificate for the State of Washington with appropriate endorsement
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Grading software and Homework webpage.
Dress appropriately for area of service and keep in mind responsibility as an adult role model and representative of CRISTA Ministries to various constituencies.
Maintain professional standards.
Remain alert to academic developments and be a continuing student of the educative process.
Attend regularly scheduled devotions, meetings, and assigned conferences with parents or professionals.
Arrive at school ½ hour prior to start and stay ½ hour after completion of school daily unless excused by prearrangement or official school business requires early arrival or late departure.
Maintain an active interest in the church (local and worldwide) and community affairs and represent the school effectively in these areas.
Ability to pass background checks relating to DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions. ( WAC 388-113 ).

Nice To Haves

Prior instructional experience teaching Social Studies, Civics, and Economics.

Responsibilities

Model a committed Christian faith and personal relationship with Jesus and minister to the spiritual needs of students and our school community through all activities undertaken in Teacher’s role.
Educate students in a manner consistent with, and reflective of, the Christian tenets of the Statement of Faith and the CCC, including the incorporation of these shared Christian religious beliefs and conduct into all student curricula (sometimes referred to as integrating faith and learning, or integration of a biblical worldview) and programming.
Teach a biblical worldview that is integrated into all curriculum and activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of the Bible and application of a biblical worldview to subject matter and teacher’s conduct as a minister in our school community.
Through godly leadership, engage and inspire the academic, spiritual and emotional growth of students.
Be ready and available to lead staff devotionals and staff prayer.
Model a personal and growing Christian faith that aligns with CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Chrisitan Community Commitment (CCC).
Contribute to the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare of the students.
Minister to the spiritual needs of students and develop a vibrant Christian faith community.
Support the spiritual needs of students through relationship and personal modeling of Teacher’s own Christian faith.
Lead classes in daily prayer.
Instruct and be available to lead and support students’ spiritual formation.
Oversee and support chapel attendance and students’ spiritual engagement at chapel.
Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in World History, Civics, and Economics through a Biblical worldview.
Develop unit and lesson plans aligned with school curriculum, standards, and learning objectives/targets.
Use a variety of instructional strategies, primary/secondary sources, and educational technologies to promote student engagement and historical thinking.
Assess student learning through formative and summative methods and use data to inform instruction and provide timely feedback.
Cultivate students’ critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and argumentative writing skills.
Incorporate cross-curricular connections, particularly in literacy and writing.
Integrate current events into the curriculum in a balanced, nonpartisan manner that encourages engagement with issues through discernment, humility, thoughtful discussion and evaluation of multiple perspectives.
Establish and maintain high academic expectations while promoting student integrity and accountability for learning as expressions of Christian character.
Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate scaffolding to support a diverse range of learners.
Build Christ-centered, respectful relationships that support students’ academic, spiritual, and personal growth.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and collaborative planning with department members.
Follow established school protocols regarding teaching, learning, and student/parent communication and engagement.
Pursue growth both professionally and personally.
Advise and guide students to resources regarding academic, personal, spiritual and vocational concerns.
Confer with students, parents and administration regarding students of concern.
Update and maintain online gradebook and homework communication.
Accurately maintain attendance and academic records.
Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).