Upper School Teacher- French

Cornerstone Christian Academy•Middleburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Head of School and the daily supervision of the Principal, the Teacher will oversee the day-to-day Biblically-grounded academic instruction and discipleship of his/her students. This individual will serve as a minister of Christ in all activities performed as an employee of Cornerstone Christian Academy/Cornerstone Chapel. The Teacher will influence positive, God-honoring student behavior, and plan, organize, and implement effective instructional programs based on curriculum guidelines while accurately assessing student performance. The 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. As a Christian role model for his/her students, the Teacher must exhibit patience, grace, humility and integrity when working with administration, faculty, students and parents. The 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 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
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 the french language 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
Faithfully attends a local, Bible-believing church that has a statement of faith in agreement with 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
Work week is consistent with standard school schedule of Monday through Friday with occasional work in the evenings or on weekends for special school events and activities
School-related travel as necessary

Responsibilities

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
Supervise teaching assistants, ensuring that they are adequately utilized and engaged where needed in the classroom
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
Incorporate classroom technology in order to enhance instruction
Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
Participate in the life of the school through attendance at extracurricular events and activities