STEM Teacher

Cornerstone Christian Academy•Middleburg, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a collaborative STEM educator to help design, build, and grow an innovative program that inspires students through hands-on learning and creativity. The STEM Teacher will oversee the day-to-day Biblically-grounded academic instruction and discipleship of his/her students. The STEM Teacher will ensure that all students are instilled with a Biblical worldview and supervised in a safe and loving learning environment that fosters spiritual, social and intellectual development. The STEM Teacher must have a strong, active and committed relationship with Jesus Christ, a willingness to lead with a humble heart, a passion for Christian education, and a calling to serve at Cornerstone Christian Academy. He or she will seek to perform all duties as unto the Lord, relying on the on the Holy Spirit for guidance, and completing all tasks with excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Master's required from an accredited college or university.
Two or more years of classroom teaching experience and/or preparation in Biblically-centered academic instruction preferred.
Experience implementing curriculum.
A valid teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level is preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with leadership, peers, faculty, students, parents, volunteers and the external community.
Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching.
Must be skilled at current educational technology and its applications within the school, and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Able to stand and walk for a majority of the day; speak and hear clearly; operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop and twist; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Able to walk up and down stairs.
Affirms CCA’s Articles of Faith.
Is deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
Able to recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and prepared to assist them in that task.
Able to manage everyday stress with objectivity and optimism.
Adheres to high ethical standards and exemplifies Christian behavior in attitude, speech and actions towards others.
Maintains a modest, professional, and clean personal appearance consistent with school policy.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of classroom teaching experience and/or preparation in Biblically-centered academic instruction.
A valid teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day Biblically-grounded academic instruction and discipleship of students.
Ensure all students are instilled with a Biblical worldview and supervised in a safe and loving learning environment that fosters spiritual, social and intellectual development.
Work collaboratively with CCA Administration to implement and enforce the school’s disciplinary policies, dress code, and standards of behavior.
Lead by example to encourage the development of a positive Christian school culture.
Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom and communicate classroom needs in accordance with school policy.
Develop and maintain an organized process for disseminating assignments.
Promptly grade and return student work.
Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good learning environment.
Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records.
Demonstrate understanding of how to work with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
Maintain emergency preparedness and safety procedures consistent with established protocols.
Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public.
Treat all students with kindness and respect and continually reinforce their self-worth in Christ while equipping them with knowledge and tools needed to make positive life choices.
Regularly collaborate with teaching colleagues, administration and other school personnel to contribute to the positive development of the school environment, learning community, programs and activities.
Attend and participate in all scheduled in-service, committee, faculty, and parent-teacher organization meetings.
Demonstrate mastery of the subject areas taught and the developmental characteristics of the assigned high school students.
Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Regularly integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout all activities and lesson plans.
Communicate clearly and concisely with students to ensure understanding of subject matter.
Facilitate timely feedback with students and parents to ensure students remain on track with learning goals and objectives.
Use assessment tools for both formative and summative purposes to inform, guide and adjust students’ learning.
Develop lessons that promote critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and real-world application of STEM concepts.
Lead STEM activities including robotics, engineering challenges, science experiments, and problem-solving tasks.
Teach coding, digital literacy, and technology skills using educational software and computer-based projects.
Deliver engaging instruction in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and computer applications through hands-on learning.
Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
Participate in the life of the school through attendance at extracurricular events and activities.