Middle School Science Teacher

Job Location: Red Hill Lutheran Church and School - Tustin, CA 92780 Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $70,000.00 Position Summary Under direction, teach and instruct students in Middle School, Grades 7-8, or a combination of the same in Science and other related skill areas; plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive Science education programs for middle school students; assist pupils, parents, and others in aiding pupils in science education; perform other related functions as required. Supervises Students Working Relationships Principal Assistant Principal Enrichment Program Director Office Manager Community Events Coordinator Director of Admissions/Publicity Human Resource Manager Classroom Teacher Parents Students Essential Duties Teach and instruct middle school students in a classroom setting. Utilize an adopted course of study, program guides, and a variety of other materials in developing lesson planning, and in the development of teaching outlines related to science based curriculum. Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including instruction, demonstration, lecture, activity participation, and using specialized educational equipment, materials, and aids. Teach and instruct students in Christian citizenship and other subject matter specified by school mission, vision, philosophy, and statement of faith. Prepare, develop and utilize a variety of instructional materials appropriate for the instructional level of students within a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity. Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of students in designing a Science educational program to meet specific individual educational needs. Provide individual and group instruction designed to enhance the students’ mental, social, and emotional growth. Establish and maintain appropriate standards of student behaviour, utilizing a variety of behaviour management strategies and techniques, including behaviour modification, reinforcement and other positive behaviour shaping processes. Review, analyze, and evaluate academic and social growth, and perceptions in relation to spiritual development of students. Prepare progress reports to parents and others concerning students’ academic and social growth in the Science curriculum areas. Counsel, confer, and communicate with parents, regarding pupil progress, and to interpret the Science educational program. Assist and cooperate with school and resource personnel in assessing pupil needs, in the development of alternative solutions to individual educational planning, and in the adapting of curriculum offerings to meet individual educational needs. Plan, create, and maintain an effective learning environment through the utilization of functional and aesthetically attractive displays, exhibits, bulletin boards, interest, learning, and activity centers. Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids. Establish and maintain a suitable room environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation. Perform non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instruction development, student supervision, and advisory and consultation activities as it relates to the Science curriculum. Conduct a variety of learning experiences to effectively utilize time available for instruction. Qualifications Spiritual Requirements: Affirms that, as part of the qualifications for this position, he/she is a Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. (John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23). Gives testimony that teaching and/or working with children is a calling, and that working in this Christian school is God's direction. Manifests by precept and example the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model (1 Timothy 4:12). Accepts without verbal or mental reservations the Statement of Faith, the Philosophy of Education, and Mission Statement of this school and church and is committed to upholding them. Education: Possess a baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in elementary education, instructional technology, or subject matter fields commonly taught in an upper elementary grade level. Certification Requirement: Possess a California credential authorizing service as a teacher of Grade 6, 7, and 8 students. Experience: Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university, or two years of regular full time upper elementary level teaching experience. Preferred Skills: Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of middle school age students; child growth and development and behavior characteristics of the middle school grade children; educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to Science educational programming; behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures; socio-economic and cultural background differences of the general school population. Ability: Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for students in middle school (grades 6-8) or a combination of these grades; provide effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and with varying mental, social, and emotional levels; effectively assess the educational needs of students, and design, develop, and implement sound Biblical based educational plans; provide an attractive, inviting, and stimulating learning environment; perform research and development activities pertaining to Science curriculum and instruction programs for middle school students in Grades 6-8, pilot projects, and innovative programs designed to enhance Biblical educational opportunities and experiences; comply with the school’s customer service standards, as outlined in school policy. Core Skills: Exhibits Christian Living/Christian Role Model; Excellent Written and Spoken Communication; Customer Service/Professionalism; Focused on Personal Professional Development; Computer proficiency (Email, Renweb, PowerPoint, Word Processing, Desktop Publishing). #J-18808-Ljbffr