Upper School English Teacher

New Life Church of Woodbury•Woodbury, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Upper School English Teacher is responsible for creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment that encourages next generation learning. This quality teacher regards spiritual maturity, academic success, and social growth as avenues of learning within the classroom. He/she will proactively communicate with parents and families to ensure partnership in student learning and collaborate among teachers, administrators, and parents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in middle school or high school education.
ACSI certificate or ability to receive one in the first school year.
Previous experience teaching Middle or High School English.
Experience related to 21st century learning concepts, project-based learning, and integration of technology in the classroom.
Demonstrates interpersonal oral communication skills by speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
Written communication skills are clearly written with the audience identified and the message defined in an understandable format.
Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; is seen as a team player due to cooperation and support; easily gains trust and encourages collaboration.
Ability to learn and comprehend new technical skills and knowledge.
Employees of New Life Church and Academy must be able to effectively integrate a gospel centered message into their day-to-day responsibilities, must be a born-again believer who exhibits the Fruit of the Spirit in their daily walk and a regular attendee and supporter of a church whose fundamental beliefs are evangelical in nature.

Responsibilities

Interact with parents, students, staff, and visitors in a positive, friendly, and Christ-centered manner
Teach classroom routines and rules with a gospel-centered approach to develop students into Christ-like examples of scholarship, leadership, and service
Ensure quality support for individual students so all are successful
Be available to students for support
Maintain strong and healthy relationships with students
Disciple students to grow into disciple makers
Actively look for opportunities to serve others
Complete lesson plans referencing standards and measurable daily objectives
Generate creative lessons with student-friendly learning targets
Apply Biblical integration in all lessons
Routinely use formative assessment to check student understanding before, during, and after lessons
Flexibly adjust lessons based on student understanding
Instruct using the gradual release model for quality instruction
Consistently engage students through interactive lessons
Transfer learning responsibility to students
Understand individual student learning needs
Encourage collaborative learning and provide meaningful feedback
Make learning relevant and engaging for students
Initiate partnerships with parents and students to build strong relationships
Provide ongoing communication with parents to establish trust
Post grades and lesson plans in Schoology on a weekly basis
Attend and collaborate with teachers through PLCs, instructional time, devotions, and staff meetings
Conduct Fall and Spring parent-teacher conferences
Monitor bus and carpool areas as assigned
Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom through bulletin boards and displays of student work