School Teacher Positions

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Elemtary Teacher, 6th Grade Teacher, 7th/8th Grade Girls Teacher, Athletic Director, Part-Time HS English Teacher

DESCRIPTION: 

The teaching staff of Hill Country Christian School holds a key place in the successful, fruitful ministry of the school. Teachers share with parents the responsibility of educating children according to the Word of God. Reporting to the Principal, the role includes all aspects of teaching, classroom management, and student/parent interactions. The qualified teacher will be responsible for supervising a learning environment that guides and encourages students to fulfill their academic potential and promotes positive spiritual development.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Relevant degree or teaching certification required. Teaching or relevant experience preferred.

· Solid knowledge of subject matter including subject-specific curriculum

· Evidence of a mature, personal Christian faith

DESIRED SKILLS:

· Outstanding communication skills

· Planning and organizational skills

· Creative and innovative

· Adaptable

· Collaborative skills

· Solid grounding in classroom management

· Able to maintain a high standard of professional conduct

· Proficient in the use of technology and computer applications as required

JOB DUTIES:

· Prayerfully minister to students in a way that will contribute to their development as open, able, and responsible Christians.

· Teach all subject matter assigned in the designated grade

· Maintain classroom environment conducive to the students’ spiritual, physical, academic, and social development

· Encourage the development of critical thinking skills and high academic standards

· Develop syllabus, daily lesson plans and devotions as needed

· Report and record student progress through means of report cards, attendance records, and conference

· Establish and maintain standards of student behavior that conform to school policies and promote learning in the classroom

· Attend school training and meetings as required

· Maintain good written and verbal communication with students, parents, and administration

· Cooperate with the administration and other faculty in seeking the school’s overall success.

· Maximize the appropriate use of technology in the classroom as an instructional tool

· Continually endeavor to develop and improve teaching skills

· Fulfill assigned duties in a positive manner (i.e. lunch duty, House Head, help with school events, etc.)

· Read, enforce, and comply with school the school’s Statement of Faith, policies and procedures as set forth in the following documents:

--HCCS Statement of Faith

--Student Handbook

--Employee Handbook

--Teacher Manuals

--Other documents as appropriate