Job Description: Middle School Teacher (6-8)

Title: Middle School (6-8)

Supervisor: Middle School/High School Principal 

Classification: Exempt

Description:  A Middle School Teacher is responsible for passionately and effectively teaching courses in grades 6-8, promoting student progress, and promoting/managing a safe and positive classroom environment. 

Spiritual Qualifications: 

• Demonstrates a passion for Christ and his Kingdom through personal spiritual discipline and public ministry. 
• Seeks to grow in that relationship with Christ through personal spiritual discipline, education, accountability and service to his Kingdom. 

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English Language Arts-related field of study from an accredited university or college required
• Master’s degree and/or California teaching credential desirable
• Ability to effectively teach English Language Arts essentials
• Command of subject matter and ability to wisely engage students, as demonstrated through quality experience, is desirable
• Ability to comply with both written and oral instructions
• Proficiency in maintaining efficient classroom management skills
• Proficiency in demonstrating effective organizational skills 
• Self-motivated
• Desire to serve in co-curricular activities, such as athletics or arts, is welcomed  
• Obtain a certificate of negative result for TB screening before hire
• Cleared live scan background check

Areas of Expected Proficiencies:

• Passionately and effectively teach courses in grades 6-8
• Maintain classroom control that fosters a safe, positive, and caring environment for all students and staff in accordance with school, state, and all applicable laws and regulations
• Ability to give directions to students with both written and oral instructions
• Proficiency in demonstrating effective organizational skills
• Proficiency in maintaining efficient classroom management skills
• Effectively communicate and engage with parents, students, and colleagues
• Effectively teach in the content area using research-based, best instructional practices
• Effectively engage students, caring for them through relational ministry while simultaneously taking responsibility for upholding high academic standards, helping students achieve their maximum potential
• Communicate, engage, and collaborate with fellow faculty and staff in a collegial and supportive manner
• Demonstrate professional practices in teaching in alignment with Rancho guidelines and policies 
• Follow the school guidelines in the Secondary Employee Handbook and the Rancho Christian Hr Handbook
• Maintain classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school, state, and all applicable laws and regulations
• Effectively engage students, caring for them through relational ministry while simultaneously taking responsibility for upholding high academic standards, helping students achieve their maximum potential 
• Communicate, engage, and collaborate with fellow faculty and staff in a collegial and supportive manner
• Demonstrate professional practices in teaching in alignment with Rancho guidelines and policies 

Other Expectations:

• Actively and collaboratively participate as a member of the school faculty
• Keep phone and email communications responsive
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Salary : $46,808 - $56,838