Substitute Teacher

To prayerfully minister to students in their faith and train them to live their faith. Teachers educate students in subject matters, skills, and attitudes that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible young men and women of God. UCA recognizes teaching as integral part of the 5-fold ministry given to the church in Ephesians 4:11-13. As such, UCA teachers serve as ministers to help advance the mission and vision of United Christian Academy.PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES1.1 Displays a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste1.2 Models Christian virtues in attitude, speech, and actionExhibits the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22, 23)Models and cultivates habits of prayer, faith, and encouragement in self and othersParticipates and contributes to staff devotional and prayerCommits and contributes to a local church1.3 Possesses a solid and growing knowledge of the Scripture and Christianity1.4 Disciples students toward spiritual growth and maturity1.5 Maintains good health and physical endurance to fulfill job dutiesCLASSROOM MANAGEMENT2.1 Maintains a physical classroom environment that is conducive to teaching and learningThe classroom is warm and invitingThe classroom is clean, safe, and orderlyDisplays are updated regularly, showing students’ work or instructional materialsClassroom set up and furniture arrangement facilitates-not hinders-instruction2.2 Facilitates positive, productive interactions in the classroomTeacher demonstrates genuine care and respect for studentsStudents exhibit cordial respect for teacherStudents are polite, respectful, and encouraging to one another2.3 Ensures that students consistently perform at a high levelTeacher establishes and leads class to work towards high standardsStudents understand and follow classroom procedures and standardsStudents engage in lessons/tasks productively and enthusiasticallyStudents are intrinsically motivated to give their best effortsTransitions students between lessons/activities with minimum down timeTeacher maintains proper control of classroomINSTRUCTION3.1 Plans and teaches lessons that contribute towards fulfillment of expectations outlined in Curriculum GuidesCompletes and submits lesson plans as instructed by Principal3.2 Presents lessons that are well structured and appropriately pacedStates a clear objective for each lessonLessons contain introduction, body, and conclusionUses transitions to connect main pointsIntegrates lessons with other disciplines3.3 Presents lessons that “connect” with studentsConnects lessons to students’ prior knowledge or experienceTailors lessons for group’s maturity and ability levelAppeals to different modes of learning (audio, visual, kinesthetic)Checks for understanding and adjusts when necessary3.4 Cultivates high level, critical thinking skills in studentsEncourages students to explain, elaborate, or defend answersGuides students in problem-solving processesEquips students to analyze, synthesize, and applyRefrains from “spoon feeding” studentsCorrects student errors appropriately and sensitively3.5 Instills a Biblical worldview in studentsMakes direct connection to Scripture when appropriateGuides students to evaluate content against a Biblical worldviewEncourages students towards faith in and obedience to God3.6 Creates opportunities for student participation and active learningUses Q & A, discussions, role playing, and other methods that facilitate active participationUses technology, manipulatives, teaching materials, and other resources to aid the teaching-learning processProvides adequate opportunities for guided practice and independent practiceUses field trips, guest lecturers, and other media to enhance learning3.7 Uses homework, tests, and assessments skillfully to ensure student learningAssigns proper amount of study load and homework to meet learning objectivesUses diverse, appropriate assessment methods to measure teaching-learning effectiveness, and makes instructional adjustments when appropriateEnsures that assessments are aligned with learning objectivesProvides accurate interpretation and implications of assessment resultsPROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES4.1 Maintains a system for recording and reporting on student progress and performanceKeeps students, parents, and administration adequately informed and involved to remedy academic or behavior deficienciesProvides timely, accurate progress reports and report cards4.2 Builds strong partnerships with parentsEngenders parental support and trustCommunicates with parents regularly and effectivelyEmploys and coordinates parent volunteers in class activities4.3 Contributes to the general well-being and improvement of the schoolAssists the School Board and Administration in implementing policies and proceduresCollaborates and cooperates with colleaguesAttends and contributes to required school meetings and function4.4 Maintains and improves professional credentialsSeeks opportunities for professional growth and development4.5 Completes other tasks assigned by administrationThis job description is meant to cover the key requirements of the job duties. Other activities, duties or responsibilities may be required of the employee, and these may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Standing/walking (60%), walking (20%), lifting (5%), climbing (5%), bending (4%), squatting (6%). Must be able to lift 10-25 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work environment includes indoor and outdoor environments and office and classroom settings. Floating desk assignment and/or shared office space may be required; moderate noise levels commensurate to a classroom environment.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees of United Christian Academy must be professing, born-again Christian in accordance with UC Academy International, Inc.'s religious 501(c)3 bylaws.Must be a born-again Christian.Must be a credible Christian role model whose godly lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Bible.Must be able to support and comply with the school’s Statement of Faith, Statement of Conduct and Ministry of Teaching statement.Must be a member of an evangelical, Bible-believing church.Must possess Biblical knowledge and the ability to integrate Scripture into subject matters taught.Must have an understanding of and commitment to UC Academy’s educational objectives and philosophy of education.Must hold a Bachelor’s degree and teacher’s certification through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). The school prefers and provides additional compensation for dual certification (ACSI + State).Must have sufficient health and physical endurance to be able to complete assigned responsibilities.First Aid/CPR Certification.TB clearance with the last four years.Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance.Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: An Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) will be required along with the supporting documents listed on the I-9 form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Uc Academy International Inc