Lower School Teacher

Lower School Teacher Full Time Employees 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1009 Title: Teacher Reports To: Head of Lower School SUMMARY OF POSITION, MINISTRY PURPOSE, FUNCTION, AND DUTIES Teacher Position: Fort Bend Christian Academy exists to glorify God through excellence in a college-preparatory, Christian education. It is the mission of Fort Bend Christian Academy to equip students to thrive spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically. Under the direction of the Head of School and each division’s administration, the Teacher serves in a key position of Christian ministry and helps fulfill the school’s purpose by teaching and promoting the Christian faith, providing educational excellence in the school’s courses and academic disciplines, and faithfully performing all other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS PERSONAL BELIEF & BEHAVIOR Affirm a passion for the intellectual and moral formation of students through Christian education, believing that teaching is pleasing to God, a faithful use of one’s gifts, and a Christian ministry at FBCA. Be a mature Christian who affirms Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, supports the school’s Doctrinal Statement and Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality, and lives a lifestyle consistent with these statements and with Chapter 1 of the FBCA Employee Handbook (Declaration of Values). Participate regularly in worship at a Christian church (Hebrews 10:25) whose doctrine and beliefs are not contrary to FBCA’s Doctrinal Statement. Articulate a biblically centered philosophy of Christian education. Demonstrate a willingness to mentor students and serve as a positive Christian role model to all in the FBCA community (I Timothy 4:12, Luke 6:40). Understand and commit to FBCA’s educational objectives, religious mission, and philosophy of education. Possess the knowledge and ability to convey Christian beliefs, teachings, and values aligned with the school’s Doctrinal Statement, supporting students in the development and maturity of their Christian faith. Enjoy working with young people. PROFESSIONAL Hold at minimum a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the subject taught or a closely related field as approved by the division administration; graduate degrees are preferred. Demonstrate appropriate subject-matter knowledge and effectiveness in teaching while maintaining appropriate classroom discipline. Possess the biblical knowledge needed to integrate Scripture into all subjects, imparting both biblical literacy and Christian faith to students. Commit to the mission and values of Fort Bend Christian Academy. Pursue continuous professional growth and development. INDIVIDUAL PRACTICES, SKILLS & ABILITIES Demonstrate strong presentation, writing, time-management, and organizational skills. Show dedication to serving students and families from a wide variety of backgrounds. Be self-motivated, hardworking, diligent, and willing to help others. Demonstrate strong interpersonal relationship skills. Exercise good judgment and discretion. Maintain the physical stamina required to fulfill professional obligations and ensure student safety—including tasks such as climbing stairs, riding buses, lifting common classroom materials, supervising indoor/outdoor activities, and assisting with emergency evacuations. Demonstrate proficiency with computer and technology applications essential to the teaching profession. Communicate effectively in spoken and written English. Adapt readily to schedule changes and other adjustments. Exhibit the ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations. Maintain an orderly learning environment. Demonstrate a teachable, servant-hearted spirit. Contribute to school life beyond the classroom setting. TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES & PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The school’s expectations for teachers are explained in the performance standards listed below. These performance standards correspond to the main responsibilities or duties performed by a teacher. The teacher is then evaluated on his/her effectiveness in meeting these standards in accordance with school policy. Performance Standard 1: Christian Role Model/Integration of Biblical Values The teacher serves as a Christian role model striving to follow and honor the Lord Jesus Christ in their personal life. The teacher also integrates Christian values and biblical truth into all subjects, lessons, and instruction. Performance Standard 2: Academic Credentials/Knowledge of Subject Matter/Professional Development The teacher demonstrates current knowledge of subject matter, participates in professional growth opportunities, demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, and contributes to the profession. Performance Standard 3: Effective Planning/Correct Use of Systems and Tools The teacher uses appropriate tools to plan and document work; the teacher uses data to plan appropriate curricula, implement instructional strategies, and use resources to promote learning for all students. The work of the teacher results in acceptable, measurable student progress. Performance Standard 4: Instructional Delivery/Teaching Effectiveness The teacher effectively communicates and teaches students by using appropriate instructional strategies and considering a variety of learning styles when designing delivery. The teacher assesses students regularly to measure understanding and progress. Performance Standard 5: Learning Environment & Culture The teacher provides a well-managed, positive, and orderly classroom environment that promotes the development of academic achievement and Christian character. The teacher deals with disciplinary matters in a positive and effective manner. Performance Standard 6: Communication/Relationship with Parents and Students The teacher communicates effectively with students, staff, parents/guardians, and the community. Performance Standard 7: Dependability/Punctuality/Professionalism The teacher demonstrates good personal standards and is characterized by solid professionalism in their actions, attitudes, communication, and demeanor. This includes being prepared each day to teach their assigned classes and being on time with lessons and unit pre-planning pursuant to school policy or the administration’s guidance. Performance Standard 8: Leadership, Initiative, and Support of Administration The teacher is a team player and supports administration, demonstrates initiative, and is willing to take on leadership or service roles as needed. The teacher actively works to promote a successful school environment and to support leadership, colleagues, parents, and students.