Upper School Chemistry and Environmental Science Faculty (2026-27)

REDLANDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL•Redlands, CA

4d•$47,845 - $83,477

About The Position

Instructs students in one or more subjects by performing essential teaching duties, assuring that the mission of the schools is supported. Models a servant’s heart and promotes an attitude of respect, teamwork and professionalism by speaking well of other faculty and staff members; supporting our entire school system-lower school, middle school, upper school; praying for and with other faculty and staff; encouraging others in Godly living and excellence; lovingly holding others accountable; actively pursuing ways to encourage members of the schools.

Requirements

Models a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ in speech, actions, and attitudes
Integrates their faith, Christ, and God’s word into classroom lessons
Shows support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and assists them in that task
Demonstrates mastery of the subject matter
Uses valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and promote student learning
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his or her best work while preparing him or her for the next level
Uses the maximum amount of class time for instruction
Uses homework effectively for drill, review, learning new concepts or project work
Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Communicates student expectations at the beginning of the year (via a syllabus) and throughout the year clearly, and uses school administrative software to post homework and grades as well as other needed information
Keeps proper discipline in the classroom, on school premises, and at school activities
Experience and/or understanding of At-Risk students; learning interventions, low-achieving students, and motivational strategies
Varies teaching strategies to reach all learning styles
Demonstrate life-long learning
Cooperates with the administration in implementing all policies, procedures and directives governing the operations of the school
Maintains regular and accurate attendance and grade records
Keeps students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of deficiencies and gives sufficient notice of failure
Maintains a clean, attractive, and well-ordered classroom
Accepts a share of responsibility for extra-curricular activities as assigned
Willing to listen to the counsel of administration, colleagues and parents, and is teachable
Attends and participates in scheduled devotional, committee and faculty meetings
Arrives at work on time (7:30 am) and stays until the work day is officially complete (3:30 pm)
Reports to all scheduled supervision duties
Dresses in a professional way that is set apart from the students
Contacts parents within 24 hours of initial inquiry
Collaborates with other teachers within the system
Demonstrates the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, humility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control and perseverance
Meets everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism
Exercises friendliness and consideration, treating students without partiality
Submits respectfully and is loyal to constituted authority
Develops rapport with students, parents, and staff to promote a positive learning environment
Recognizes the need for good public relations; represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to its constituency and the general public
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience; or Fifth year college or university program certificate or two to four years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; valid teaching credential.
A certified teaching credential is required. A combination of education and experience may be considered by the administration in lieu of a credential, depending upon the teacher’s department and duties.
Profess a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
Maintain a positive Christian testimony
Be involved in a local church of like faith and practice, consistent with the RCS Statement of Faith
Agree with and adhere to the employee handbook
Strong communication skills both oral and written
Ability to meet people comfortably and engage in substantive conversation
Must be able to work diligently and independently and make judgments with minimal supervision
Ability to handle financial matters with integrity and with concern for confidentiality
Ability to use technology
Knowledge of Contact Management systems; Database software; Spreadsheet software; Internet and Word Processing software, including, but not limited to, Google and Microsoft Suites.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Instructs students by engaging them in the learning process through a wide variety of instructional strategies, including lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations
Understands different learning styles and incorporates multiple styles in teaching
Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the school
Assigns lessons and corrects homework, quizzes, tests, projects, etc. in a timely manner
Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress
Uses assessments to direct teaching
Keeps attendance records
Maintains discipline in classroom and demonstrates effective classroom management skills
Communicates with parents to discuss student progress and problems
Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, teacher training workshops, and independent educational study for growth
Collaborates with colleagues to further individual and departmental goals and growth
Seeks out additional support as needed for academic, emotional, spiritual support for students
Performs related duties such as lunch-time and after-school monitoring, small group leadership outside of the classroom, sponsoring activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting courses of study, counseling students in social adjustment and academic problems