Job DetailsJob Location: Bay Area Christian School - League City, TX 77573Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Shift: WeekdayJob Category: Education - FacultyPosition: Junior High Science Teacher (7th and 8th Grade)
Classification: Full-time, Exempt (9.5-month contract)
Primary Reporting Relationship: Junior High Principal
Secondary Reporting Relationship: Head of School
Ministry Areas: Bay Area Christian School
Interfaces: Students, parents, administrators, staff, and other stakeholders as appropriate
Benefits: BACS Faculty 50% Tuition Discount (K-12 only); medical, dental, vision insurance; 403(b) retirement plan option
Mission: Bay Area Christian School exists to provide quality, Kingdom education to the next generation, empowering them to make disciples of Jesus at home, in society, and through the church.
Employee Profile:
Acceptance of and agreement with the Bay Area Church and Bay Area Christian School Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct
A strong, clear Christian testimony
A lifestyle that displays an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily
Job Purpose: The teacher shall prayerfully help students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God.
Major Responsibilities:
Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity
Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom
Utilize valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the school's philosophy
Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work
Enforce rules of conduct by keeping proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good learning environment
Prepare lesson plans for each assigned class, which must be submitted to the divisional office before leaving on Friday the week before they will be taught
Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities
Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner
Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration
Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ
Present lessons in the most interesting manner possible, utilizing a variety of methods; lecture, technology, etc.
Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and use results to plan and implement instruction
Provide quizzes, tests, and exams over subjects, and keep an accurate record of grades. Teachers, not students, should grade tests and major exams
Know the procedures and instruct students in dealing with issues of an emergency nature, including procedures for fire, storm, and lockdown drills
Assist with extra-curricular events such as field trips, clubs, sports events, and student programs
Attend and participate in daily prayer meetings, in-service, retreats, and committee, faculty, and Parent/Teacher meetings
Accurately post grades on time for the office to complete report cards after the 9th week of the quarter
Post grades for each student weekly. After the fourth week of each quarter, the grade-level office will email progress reports
Meet with parents to review their student's progress as needed. Notify parents of student problems as soon as they are noticed
Make a report of each conference and turn it in to the principal to be placed in the student's file. Attend Parent-Teacher Fellowships
Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
Perform any other teaching-related duties that may be assigned by the administration
Cooperate with the Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school
QualificationsJob Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
At least 24 hours of science coursework OR appropriate science teaching certification
Essential Job Functions:
Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust
Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions
Ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving of instructions; must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations
Ability to listen and respond to counsel
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment, including computers, copiers, phones, etc.
Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; 10 pounds of force frequently; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; perform repetitive motion, such as grasping, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise utilizing finger dexterity
Must be able to regularly remain stationary and move around the classroom lecturing and monitoring students
Must be able to regularly remain stationary at the computer, requiring repetitive finger movements and manual dexterity
Must possess the ability to observe details at close range required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and reading
Must possess the ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; possess the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound
Must possess the ability to express ideas using the spoken word to convey instructions to students, parents, and other stakeholders accurately, loudly, and/or quickly
Activities occur inside and outside, and the worker is subject to both environmental conditions
