Upper School Bible Teacher

The CCA Classroom Teacher is a vital member of Christ’s Church Ministries, helping to advance Christ’s Church
Academy’s mission to make disciples (Matt. 28:18), better disciples (Acts 2:42), and more disciples (Mark 16:15)
through excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. With guidance and in partnership with the Upper or Lower
School Principal and the Head of School, the Classroom Teacher will provide Biblically integrated instruction
designed to help students learn developmental skills and subject matter expertise.

Essential Functions
• Reflect the mission of the school by disciplining students and helping them to know Jesus, be transformed by
   Jesus, and be on mission with Jesus.
• Maintains a professional and orderly classroom environment conducive to student learning and safety.
• Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout lesson plans, curriculum,
   classroom instruction, and activities.
• Implement best teaching practices that employ a variety of instructional methods (clear objectives for each
   lesson, higher-level thinking questions, data-driven instruction, differentiated instruction, etc.).
• Utilize instructional strategies designed to keep students actively engaged in learning.
• Establish and communicate realistic student expectations and well-defined classroom rules and procedures.
• Develop and maintain lesson plans that meet individual student needs and the necessary quarter, semester,
   and yearlong curriculum objectives.
• Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope, sequence, and standards.
• Assign meaningful student work to promote student learning and provide opportunities for review and
   enrichment.
• Keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of academic progress and/or deficiencies
   and give sufficient notice of possible student failure.
• Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records.
• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional development.
• Prioritize the responsibilities of a classroom teacher ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities.

Essential Skills
• Commitment to Christian Education and a Servant’s Heart to serve the church and school community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, courtesy, diplomacy, and tact with various stakeholders.
• Positive appearance, attitude, and presentation with a strict sense of confidentiality in all areas including but
   not limited to matters relating to students, parents, faculty, the school, and all personal information.
• Work effectively with colleagues by practicing good attendance and punctuality, respect for deadlines,
   collaborative problem-solving, and honest communication.
• Must be detail-oriented, creative, flexible, and motivated by challenges.
• Must be able to work intuitively and independently on multiple projects simultaneously and work well under
   limited time constraints.
• Exhibits excellent grammar and writing skills to ensure clear, professional communication in all written
correspondence and documentation.
Qualifications
• Three to five years of experience in a similar capacity, preferably within an academic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or a specific subject-related field.
• Must have or be willing and able to obtain Florida Department of Education certification.
• Must have or be willing and able to obtain ACSI certification.
Systems
• Solid working knowledge of Word, Excel, Internet, and industry-specific educational software.
• Utilizes the designated tools and applications in FACTS/Renweb to perform all essential functions required.
• Utilizes Office 365 products, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.