Upper School Robotics/Engineering Teacher

Robotics and Engineering Teacher

At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a minister and staff member, it is not only what we do, it is who we are.

This position is responsible for teaching robotics and engineering to secondary students at Calvary Christian Academy. The teacher will instruct students as required by the curriculum objectives established by Calvary Christian Academy. The specific focus of this role is to provide quality instruction with a biblical perspective.

This position guides students in classroom learning that will motivate them to reach their academic and spiritual potential and help accomplish our school mission.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Model Christ in word and deed
• Take guidance and counsel from your Department Head
• Write lesson plans for all classes on a weekly basis
• Teach entire assigned curriculum utilizing national standards and biblical integration
• Establish and maintain communication with parents as specified by administrative policy
• Read Calvary Christian Academy email/staff communications and respond if requested
• Be available for student questions, concerns, and ministry before or after school
• Attend/participate in Back to School Night and other school scheduled events by administration
• Participate in the accreditation process for the school's continuous improvement plan
• Participate in professional development to stay current in your field.
• Participate in scheduled department meetings
• Fulfill any assigned supervisor duties
• Decorate classroom seasonally, scripturally and quarterly
• Prepare interims and report cards quarterly and post grades weekly, and maintain accurate records on each student
• Discipline with love and enforce established conduct policy
• Provide remediation or enrichment for students as necessary
• Participate in Small Groups ministry
• Attend the Chapel that is scheduled for your predominant grade level
• Adhere to specified professional dress code
• Compile and maintain an up to date substitute folder
• Secure and straighten up the classroom at the end of each day
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and sit or stand for an extended period of time

Qualifications/Skills/Gifts:

• Strong commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word
• Strong commitment to the Philosophy and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel and to the Mission Statement of Calvary Christian Academy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with regard to children, their parents, and colleagues
• Spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, administration, leadership, service, and exhortation
• Group facilitation skills
• Bachelor of Arts or Masters in Math and/or Science preferred
• Florida State Certification in Secondary Math or Science and/or Florida Professional Certification, ACSI certification, or CSI certification.
• Flexible with good time management skills
• Effectively able to implement educational technology in the classroom
• Ability to be trusted with confidential information
• Ability to prioritize

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Full time (40 hours/week); however, the incumbent may be required to work an evening or weekend day to attend a CCA event, or assist with a special project or in a circumstantial emergency affecting the church facilities.