Middle School Social Studies & English Teacher

Summary Job Description

Covenant Day School is seeking a middle school social studies and English teacher who will serve students in sixth through eighth grades and is committed to fulfilling our mission within our community of students and families. The role includes all aspects of teaching, classroom management and student/parent interactions.  Reporting to the middle school principal, this is a full-time, salaried (exempt) position during the approximately ten-month academic school year.  

At Covenant Day School, our vision is to transform hearts and minds for the glory of Jesus Christ.  We desire to carry out this vision as a unified and diverse covenant school community that seeks to love the Lord with heart, soul and mind, love our neighbor as ourselves and demonstrate the “more excellent way” that only comes though the gospel of Jesus Christ.  We are committed to welcoming one another, to striving to honor each other consistently, to walking in humility toward one another, and to examining the Scriptures with one another

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Duties Include:

• Teach middle school social studies and English courses as assigned; select instructional resources based on class and individual student needs and in collaboration with other faculty 


• Collaborate with other faculty to promote 21st Century Skills within the learning environment


• Use various technologies to support classroom learning


• Develop lesson plans and communicate learning goals for various activities


• Regularly incorporate biblical integration and worldview naturally into lessons


• Prepare classroom and other materials for activities; serve as a homeroom teacher


• Observe student progress; assign and grade class work, tests, and assignments


• Manage and guide student behavior; provide feedback to students on their work and progress, and encourage them


• Communicate with parents regarding student needs and progress


• Participate in department and curriculum management activities and planning as appropriate


• Take advantage of professional development opportunities and keep up-to-date with developments and best practices in appropriate subject areas


• Have an attitude of Christian service and model Christian principles and behavior to students and colleagues


• Other duties as assigned by middle school principal or head of school

Qualifications

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ reflecting a desire to serve Him and others in work and life


• Eager to serve in a Christian learning environment, modeling diligence, perseverance, resilience, patience, courage, and Christian discipleship


• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred; teaching experience strongly preferred


• An understanding of teaching with biblical worldview and integration


• Positive attitude and a genuine love for and ability to connect with middle school aged youth


• Passion for learning, strong classroom management skills, and a willingness to work collaboratively


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, and faculty/staff


• Able to represent the school well to others and our community


• Demonstrated ability to serve with initiative and proactive approaches


• Computer skills as applicable for effective teaching


• Teaching license beneficial


• Able to lift up to 40 pounds when needed