High School Math Teacher

This position is responsible for teaching AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Honors Geometry, Honors Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus.

Purpose of Position: 

Rockford Christian School teachers are student focused professionals who fulfill the mission of RC as the most significant school-related influence on student achievement. Rockford Christian School teachers are supported and empowered through a shared vision of learning to foster a school culture of academic excellence and spiritual growth where learners flourish. 

Position: 

• Full-time
• School Year
• Salaried / Contracted Employee
• Full Time Benefit Eligible / School Year

Reports To: Head of Lower School (PreK-4th Grade) / Head of Upper School (5th-12th Grade)

Evaluated By: Head of Lower School (PreK-4th Grade) / Head of Upper School (5th-12th Grade)

Direct Reports: None

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a BS/BA required or in pursuit of a degree. 
• Applicable ACSI Certification or is able to obtain certification.
• In agreement with the Rockford Christian School (RC) Statement of Faith.
• Active member/regular attendee of Bible believing church and committed to growth in his/her relationship with Jesus Christ.

 Professional Profile:

• Committed to the mission to cultivate biblically minded students who serve God to their greatest potential and impact the world for Christ.
• A teacher and learner at heart who loves students of all ages and exudes enthusiasm for shepherding the academic and spiritual growth of children. 
• Characterized with integrity and maintains confidentiality.
• Utilizes critical thinking and problem solving skills. 
• Demonstrates consistent spiritual leadership. 
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. 
• Adapts communication style to suit different audiences.
• Uses multiple strategies to deliver instruction that meets the needs of learners.
• Exhibits initiative for working with minimal direct supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Exhibits a love of teaching and a passion to see each student succeed.
• Demonstrates patience, care, and kindness for all learners and families.
• Develops trusting, productive relationships with students in order to create a safe, positive, and productive learning environment.
• Implements classroom rhythms and routines consistent with behavior expectations outlined in the Rockford Christian Student Handbook.
• Possesses knowledge about cognitive, social, and emotional development of learners including how students learn at any given developmental level, how students progress in a certain subject area, awareness of individual needs and abilities, how to tailor instruction to meet each learner’s needs, and how to assess learning appropriate for the age and content area.
• Demonstrates expertise in a given content or subject area as well as knowledge of the standards, learning targets, and appropriate materials for the student age and content area.
• Follows school approved curriculum maps and pacing guides for subjects or content areas assigned.
• Integrates a biblical worldview in daily instruction that examines God’s creation, man’s brokenness, the redemption of Christ, and God’s future restoration.
• Protects instructional time for all students and adheres to blackout dates determined by the Principal indicating periods of time when students may not be removed from/pulled out of class.
• Solicits feedback from students to self-reflect on their own teaching, sets goals for improvement, and grows in the craft of teaching.
• Serves as a collaborative, productive team member who attends school events, department meetings, and other committees that enhance the student and faculty experience at Rockford Christian School.
• Remains in attendance and available to students, parents, and administrators from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm during instructional days, and assigned hours during teacher inservice days.
• Fulfills assigned duties as determined by the Principal such as but not limited to: car line duty, lunch duty, detention duty, hallway duty, etc.
• Maintains communication with parents through weekly lesson plans posted to the student information system, weekly classroom newsletters, phone calls or emails.
• Responsible for grading and reporting assessment within a reasonable timeline as determined by the Principal.
• All other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School / Head of Upper School.