26/27 Upper School Bible Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Title: Upper School Bible Teacher

Reports To:
Upper School Principal

Mission: Committed to Jesus Christ, North Cobb Christian School provides a biblically based, academically excellent education in a nurturing environment, developing students potential to impact their world for Christ.

Qualifications:

• Prefer a valid Georgia teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned, or a Masters Degree within the applicants field
• Bachelors degree in education and/or equivalent required subject hours, Masters Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of subjects assigned.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Strong organizational, computer, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Employee Profile:

• Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect:
• A personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Evidence of spiritual maturity with a commitment to glorifying and honoring God in all areas of life
• Acceptance without reservation of the NCCS doctrinal beliefs.
• A strong clear Christian testimony.
• A mature, godly spirit.
• A person of faith and prayer

Personally, the employees life shall reflect:

• A lifestyle of biblical integrity.
• A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness.
• The ability to listen and respond to counsel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attain an ACSI 2-year Temporary Certificate within the first year of employment and an ACSI Standard Certificate in your teaching discipline within 3 years of employment.
• Comply with policies as stated on the Employee Agreement and in the Employee Handbook.
• Contribute to the Schools Improvement Plan by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives.
• Establish and adjust course syllabi outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals; modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures.
• Convey information to students by using language concepts, examples, demonstrations, and teaching aids, such as audiovisual equipment and computers.
• Complete educational requirements by scheduling and assigning instructional activities; following up on results.
• Assess student learning by preparing, administering, and scoring tests; reviewing and correcting assignments; eliciting student questions and responses; evaluating application of learning to classroom project results.
• Maintain student-learning results by providing instructional feedback; coaching; counseling, and disciplining students; planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results.
• Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behavior.
• Guide students personal and social development by establishing rules and procedures for administrative matters, student verbal participation, and student movement within the classroom, between classrooms, and in the common areas.
• Help parents by providing academic information; suggesting available educational and social resources;
• addressing parents concerns; answering questions and requests.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains attractive organized, safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; implementing annual check out procedures and record keeping.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish educational results.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising school administration of needed actions.
• Promote student engagement in order to inspire and encourage progress while supporting and strengthening the learning capabilities of each student.
• Maintain a healthy learning environment for the students in the classroom as well as instruction while monitoring and managing students behavior, including appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.
• Provide adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teachers.
• Teach classes assigned following prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the Principal.
• Maximizes amount of time available for instruction
• Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum.
• Know the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature.

Other Information:

• This is a 10 month, full time (40 hours per week) contract position.
• Benefits include medical & dental plans, retirement plan and tuition discount.