High School Teacher

High School Teacher

Founded in 1963, Jupiter Christian School is committed to excellence in teaching the mind, reaching the heart, and inspiring servant leaders to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Jupiter Christian School distinctively educates students in a Nurturing Community to Excel in life and Engage the world.

Summary: Under general supervision, develops curricula and creates, implements, and delivers educational programs for students to achieve school goals. Advises, tests, and teaches students in a variety of subjects. Plans, develops and oversees community outreach programs. Promotes programs through community networking and recruiting efforts; recruits and trains tutors and teachers. May coordinate and implement recruitment and retention programs, special events, and support services. May provide financial aid/scholarship advisement for targeted student populations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, plans, and implements curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs for students within areas of expertise.
• Advises, tests, and teaches students in a variety of academic subjects.
• Presents and reinforces learning concepts within a specified subject or subject area.
• Answers student inquiries and resolves problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
• Plans, develops and oversees community outreach activities for targeted student populations.
• Prepares appropriate documentation and reports on programs and on student progress.
• Coordinates retention activities including student mentor programs, tutor services, advising, and study skills workshops; plans, develops, and coordinates special events.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• May require valid Florida State teaching license in secondary education in a specific area of expertise as appropriate.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to plan and implement promotional programs.
• Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.

Spiritual:

• Must have a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior.
• Please check the school's website regarding personal faith alignment to the JCS statement of Faith.
• Must be able to demonstrate active membership and involvement in a local church.
• Support Jupiter Christian School's mission, vision and values by exhibiting excellence and competence, respect for others, humility, collaboration, innovation, accountability, and commitment to community.

Physical Limitations:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort: No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Light physical effort; requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 lbs or some standing and/or walking.