Biology Teacher - High School

Description

Position at King's Schools

Location: Shoreline, WA

Employment Status: Full Time

Compensation: $50,000 - $93,888, DOE

Benefit Highlights: Health Insurance, Retirement Plans w/CRISTA match, Family Care, Paid Holidays, PTO, Tuition Discount at King’s Schools.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).

CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.

CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS

• Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.
• Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.

CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

KING’S PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Building resilient disciples of Christ through Christian education.

POSITION SUMMARY

The High School Biology Teacher is responsible for student learning and supervision in collaboration with colleagues, counseling staff and administration. Advise and guide students regarding academic, personal, spiritual, and vocational concerns. Be passionate about fulfilling the King’s Schools mission of “Inspiring hearts and equipping minds to serve God for His glory.”

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(General overview and may include all details of responsibilities)

Christ-centered Leadership and Education

• Foremostly, model a committed Christian faith and personal relationship with Jesus and minister to the spiritual needs of students and our school community through all activities undertaken in Dean of Students role.
• Educate students in a manner consistent with, and reflective of, the Christian tenets of the Statement of Faith and the CCC, including the incorporation of these shared Christian religious beliefs and conduct into all student curricula (sometimes referred to as integrating faith and learning, or integration of a biblical worldview) and programming.
• Teach a biblical worldview that is integrated into all curriculum and activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Bible and application of a biblical worldview to subject matter and Dean of Students conduct as a minister in our school community.
• Through godly leadership, engage and inspire the academic, spiritual and emotional growth of students.
• Be ready and available to lead staff devotionals and staff prayer.

Discipleship and Spiritual Development

• Model a personal and growing Christian faith that aligns with CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Chrisitan Community Commitment (CCC). Contribute to the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare of the students.
• Minister to the spiritual needs of students and develop a vibrant Christian faith community.
• Support the spiritual needs of students through relationship and personal modeling of your own Christian faith.
• Lead meetings in prayer.
• Instruct and be available to lead and support students’ spiritual formation

Duties

• Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in Biology through a Biblical worldview.
• Develop unit and lesson plans aligned with school curriculum, standards, and learning objectives/targets.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, primary/secondary sources, and educational technologies to promote student engagement and historical thinking.
• Assess student learning through formative and summative methods and use data to inform instruction and provide timely feedback.
• Cultivate students’ critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and argumentative writing skills.
• Incorporate cross-curricular connections, particularly in literacy and writing.
• Integrate current events into the curriculum in a balanced, nonpartisan manner that encourages engagement with issues through discernment, humility, thoughtful discussion and evaluation of multiple perspectives.
• Establish and maintain high academic expectations while promoting student integrity and accountability for learning as expressions of Christian character.
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate scaffolding to support a diverse range of learners.
• Build Christ-centered, respectful relationships that support students’ academic, spiritual, and personal growth.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and collaborative planning with department members.
• Follow established school protocols regarding teaching, learning, and student/parent communication and engagement.
• Pursue growth both professionally and personally.
• Advise and guide students to resources regarding academic, personal, spiritual and vocational concerns.
• Confer with students, parents and administration regarding students of concern.
• Update and maintain online gradebook and homework communication.
• Accurately maintain attendance and academic records.

Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CHRIST CENTERED

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

• Valid teaching certificate for the State of Washington with appropriate endorsement

SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Grading software and Homework webpage.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Ability to pass background checks relating to DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions. (WAC 388-113).
• Dress appropriately for area of service and keep in mind responsibility as an adult role model and representative of CRISTA Ministries to various constituencies.
• Maintain professional standards.
• Remain alert to academic developments and be a continuing student of the educative process.
• Attend regularly scheduled devotions, meetings, and assigned conferences with parents or professionals.
• Arrive at school ½ hour prior to start and stay ½ hour after completion of school daily unless excused by prearrangement or official school business requires early arrival or late departure.
• Maintain an active interest in the church (local and worldwide) and community affairs and represent the school effectively in these areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• A Master’s degree in Biology or a closely related life science field.

EXPERIENCE

• Teaching experience in biology or other life science courses at the secondary or post-secondary level is preferred. Candidates with a strong academic background in the biological sciences and a demonstrated ability to engage students in rigorous, inquiry-based learning are encouraged to apply.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.  As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.