What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School English Teacher position at Grace Christian Academy?
Grace Christian Academy
Job Title: High School English Teacher
Reports To: High School Principal
Time Status: Full-time
JOB SUMMARY
To serve as a high school English teacher in fulfillment of GCA’s mission to Lead, Build, and Equip students.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Every member of Grace Christian Academy’s professional community must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ. It’s our relationship with Him that forms the basis for all we do as a school. By acknowledging Christ’s role in our lives, we submit to His authority and seek to honor Him as we put our unique gifts and talents to use each day. Additionally, the candidate should be an active participant in a local church.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable candidates should have the following background or comparable experience:
Job Title: High School English Teacher
Reports To: High School Principal
Time Status: Full-time
JOB SUMMARY
To serve as a high school English teacher in fulfillment of GCA’s mission to Lead, Build, and Equip students.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Every member of Grace Christian Academy’s professional community must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ. It’s our relationship with Him that forms the basis for all we do as a school. By acknowledging Christ’s role in our lives, we submit to His authority and seek to honor Him as we put our unique gifts and talents to use each day. Additionally, the candidate should be an active participant in a local church.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable candidates should have the following background or comparable experience:
- Earned degree in English required
- Minimum three years teaching high school (or college) English preferred
- Advanced degree preferred
- Experience teaching Advanced Placement Language and Composition preferred
- High level of emotional intelligence
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Experience integrating technology into the curriculum
- Ability to engage parents/guardians as partners in the student’s educational experience
- A history of continued growth and development as an educator
- A history of effective collaboration with colleagues
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:
- Give instructions to the students in the curricula area assigned by the High School Principal
- Design engaging teaching material
- Ability to teach high school level English courses in a rigorous college preparatory setting
- Create lessons centered around a biblical worldview
- Facilitate course discussions on social issues from a biblical lens while acknowledging various denominational differences
- Devise lesson plans that follow GCA’s Curriculum and Instruction Standards and Course Maps
- Ability to hold students to a clearly articulated standard of performance
- Experiment with different teaching methods
- Differentiate instruction for students with learning challenges
- Maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes safe learning
- Utilize a learning management system for instruction
- Update grades and lesson plans on FACTS Renweb
- Maintain cordial relationships with the home, parent(s)/guardian(s) and community
- Keep parent(s)/guardian(s) duly informed of the child’s progress and hold conferenceswith parent(s)/guardian(s) when necessary
- Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Spiritual Requirements:
● Must have a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and a lifestyle of biblical integrity.
● Must be an active member of a local church.
● Fully supportive of the decisions and loyal to the mission and leadership of the school and Grace Baptist Church.
● Passion for connecting with teachers, students, and families to support student/ teacher success within a Christian environment.