Upper Science Teacher (Chemistry)

Northside Christian Schl•Saint Petersburg, FL

13h•$50,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Upper Science Teacher specializing in Chemistry. The teacher will be responsible for instruction in the assigned curriculum area, creating a nurturing classroom environment, and demonstrating effective communication with students while catering to various learning styles. Key responsibilities include teaching assigned classes, monitoring student development, utilizing appropriate instructional aids and methods, and maintaining accurate records of attendance and grades. The teacher is also expected to plan curriculum, make homework assignments meaningful, update assignments and grades electronically, and communicate regularly with parents. Participation in in-service days, departmental meetings, and faculty meetings is required. Additionally, the teacher will be responsible for extra-curricular duties assigned by the Principal, such as keeping textbook records, maintaining discipline, communicating with parents, supervising student activities, and attending school events.

Requirements

Full time faculty must have a minimum of a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university
Transcript of all undergraduate and graduate studies
A current ACSI certificate is required for employment
A new teacher is permitted to apply for a Temporary certificate and renew at the Temporary level one time only
All teachers must hold a minimum of a Standard certificate before the start of their 5th year of employment at NCS

Nice To Haves

State Teaching Certificate is preferred

Responsibilities

Create a nurturing classroom environment
Demonstrate effective communication with students, regularly teaching to a variety of learning styles
Teach regularly scheduled classes assigned on the Master Schedule
Be informed and aware of the academic, spiritual and social development of each assigned student
Employ those instructional aids, methods and material that will provide for creative teaching
Insure that adequate preparations have been made to accomplish the objectives established in classes assigned
Plan broadly through the use of semester plans and objectives and more currently through the use of the Lesson Plan
Maintain adequate records of attendance and grades to meet state and administration requirements and in order for teacher to have personal knowledge of student’s progress
Make homework assignments meaningful and necessary, challenging and reasonable, keeping family and church responsibilities in mind
In electronic form, update weekly assignments and grades and regularly communicate with parents
Attend and participate in scheduled in-service days
Attend and participate in scheduled departmental meetings and general faculty meetings
Request instructional aids and materials for classroom use
Be willing to update curriculum as needed
Plan, through approved channels, field trips, guest lecturers, and other media for creative and interesting teaching
Keep records of textbooks assigned to students
Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises
Maintain open and helpful communications with students’ parents
Supervise student activities as assigned by administration
Attend regularly scheduled student chapels
Attend meetings, school sponsored parent meetings, graduations, annual banquets, fund raisers, school events and on occasion, NBC events, as required
Attendance is encouraged at student athletic events, competitions and fine arts programs