Position Description

JOB TITLE: Teacher - Social Studies

DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy

REPORTS TO: Principal

STATUS: Exempt; Teaching Professionals Calendar

HOURS: Full Time (40)

LOCATION: Calvary Christian Academy

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Purpose Statement:

This position is responsible for teaching social studies to secondary students at Calvary Christian Academy. The teacher will instruct students as required by the curriculum objectives established by Calvary Christian Academy. The specific focus of this role is to provide quality instruction with a biblical perspective.

Scope:

This position guides students in classroom learning that will motivate them to reach their academic and spiritual potential and help accomplish our school mission.

Specific Responsibilities:

* Model Christ in word and deed.

* Take guidance and counsel from your Department Head.

* Write lesson plans for all classes on a weekly basis.

* Teach the entire assigned curriculum utilizing national standards and biblical integration.

* Establish and maintain communication with parents as specified by the administrative policy.

* Read Calvary Christian Academy's email/staff communications and respond if requested.

* Be available for student questions, concerns, and ministry before or after school.

* Attend Calvary Christian Academy and Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale staff meetings.

* Attend/participate in Back to School Night and other school events scheduled by the administration.

* Participate in the accreditation process for the school's continuous improvement plan.

* Participate in professional development to stay current in your field.

* Participate in scheduled department meetings.

* Fulfill any assigned supervisory duties.

* Decorate classroom seasonally, scripturally, and quarterly.

* Prepare interims and report cards quarterly and post grades weekly, and maintain accurate records on each student.

* Discipline with love and enforce established conduct policy.

* Provide remediation or enrichment for students as necessary.

* Participate in Small Groups ministry.

* Attend the Chapel that is scheduled for your predominant grade level.

* Adhere to specified professional dress.

* Compile and maintain an up to date subfolder

* Secure and straighten up the classroom at the end of each day.

* Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Qualifications/Skills/Gifts:

* A love to teach as unto the Lord and lead/live by the Word.

* The Call of God to serve as a teacher.

* A strong commitment to the philosophies and mission of Calvary Chapel as well as the educational philosophies of Calvary Christian Academy

* Excellent interpersonal skills with regard to children, their parents, and colleagues.

* Spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, administration, leadership, service, and exhortation.

* Group facilitation skills.

* Bachelor of Arts in History.

* Florida State Certification in high school social studies and/or Florida Professional Certification, ACSI certification, or CSI certification.

* Continuing professional development.

* Competent computer skills.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Full time (40 hours/week); however, may be required to work an evening or weekend day to attend a CCA event, or assist with a special project, or in a circumstantial emergency affecting the church facilities.