Christian School Teacher – 6th Grade at Heritage Baptist Academy
About the Employer
Heritage Baptist Academy was founded in 1983 as a private, Christian, co-educational Kindergarten through 12th grade day school ministry of Heritage Baptist Church. Our nearly five-acre campus has enough space for a baseball field, two volleyball courts, large soccer fields, and two basketball courts. We also have a shaded kindergarten to third-grade play structure. Campus facilities include one large main building which consists of our school office, administration offices, three classrooms, library, kitchen, restrooms and auditorium. We also have five modular classrooms with an additional modular restroom building. Our enrollment policy is open for grades kindergarten through five while grades six through twelve has a more restrictive enrollment policy. Our school day begins at 8:30am and ends at 3:30pm (K-6th) and 3:40pm (7-12th). Heritage Baptist Academy admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Heritage Baptist Academy. It does not discriminate on the basis of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The teacher must be dedicated to work with the school administration, faculty, students, and parents in a way that promotes a positive Christian environment. The teacher shall prayerfully guide students in their educational goals and as they develop attitudes and skills that will deepen their relationship with Christ as well as prepare them to be mature, contributing members of their community.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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- Demonstrate knowledge of subject area/s taught
- Demonstrate knowledge of developmental characteristics of age group(s) taught
- Effectively utilize the basic elements of instruction (i.e., presenting of information, questioning techniques, responding to learner input, arrangement of learning activities)
- Demonstrate ability to inspire learning and cultivate relationships with students
- Prepare appropriate weekly lesson plans including instructional objectives, planned activities, Biblical integration, assessments, and resources
- Utilize appropriate assessment techniques to inform and evaluate student learning and progress
- Incorporate classroom technology in order to enhance instruction
- Model effective teacher/parental partnering through timely and proactive communication with parents in support of student behavioral and academic success (posting of assignments, grades, conferencing, etc.)
- Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian role modeling
- Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ and assist them in making positive life choices
- Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout all activities
- Keep the Administration adequately informed of serious student issues
- Follow the Matthew 18 Principle in dealing with students, faculty, parents and administration
- Recognize the need for good public relations and represent the school in a favorable and professional manner
- Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned
- Attend staff meetings regularly
- Other duties as needed
Requirements / Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in area of instruction or a related area · Licensure by a state and/or regional accrediting agency preferred. · Minimum of 3 years teaching experience preferred · Knowledge of computer technology required. · Demonstrate the ability to accept and carry out responsibilities and make competent, professional decisions. · Sit and stand for extended periods of time · Lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds · Frequently move about inside campus buildings and outside on the grounds · Must agree to uphold and support the mission, vision, and strategy of Heritage Baptist Academy · Must be an example of Servant-Leadership to those inside and outside Heritage Baptist Academy
Requirements / Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in area of instruction or a related area · Licensure by a state and/or regional accrediting agency preferred. · Minimum of 3 years teaching experience preferred · Knowledge of computer technology required. · Demonstrate the ability to accept and carry out responsibilities and make competent, professional decisions. · Sit and stand for extended periods of time · Lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds · Frequently move about inside campus buildings and outside on the grounds · Must agree to uphold and support the mission, vision, and strategy of Heritage Baptist Academy · Must be an example of Servant-Leadership to those inside and outside Heritage Baptist Academy
Comments and Other Information
Email administrator@heritagebaptistacademy.com
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Comments and Other Information
Email administrator@heritagebaptistacademy.com
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.