Biology Teacher - High School

About the role

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.”

Responsibilities

• Christ-centered Leadership and Education
  • 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.
  • 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.
• 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.
  • Affirm, align with and support CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
  • Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
  • 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).

Qualifications

• CHRIST CENTERED
  • Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
  • 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.).
  • Prayfully 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).
  • 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.
  • A Master’s degree in Biology or a closely related life science field is preferred.
  • Experience Teaching experience in biology or other life science courses at the secondary or post-secondary level is preferred.
• LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
  • A 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plans with CRISTA match
• Family Care
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Tuition Discount at King’s Schools

Pay

$50,000 - $93,888, DOE

Schedule

Full Time