Business and Entrepreneurship - High School

About the role

The Business and Entrepreneurship High School Teacher is responsible for student learning and supervision in collaboration with colleagues, counseling staff and administration. They advise and guide students regarding academic, personal, spiritual, and vocational concerns. They are passionate about fulfilling the King’s Schools mission and vision.

Responsibilities

• 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 Teacher’s 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 teacher’s conduct as a minister in our school community.
• Engage and inspire the academic, spiritual and emotional growth of students.
• Be ready and available to lead staff devotionals and staff prayer.
• 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 Teacher’s own Christian faith.
• Lead classes in daily prayer.
• Instruct and be available to lead and support students’ spiritual formation.
• Oversee and support chapel attendance and students’ spiritual engagement at chapel.
• Provide professional and Christ centered teaching and innovation in regard to best practices, standards alignment, assessment, differentiation and digital learning.
• Collaborate and work to fulfill established school, departmental and classroom goals.
• Follow established school protocols (IE: teaching, learning, and student/parent communication and engagement).
• Pursue biblical growth both professionally and personally.
• Relate teaching and learning to truth and a Christian worldview by encouraging and practicing Christ like behavior in responses to faith, empathy, and obedience.
• Advise and guide students to resources regarding academic, personal, spiritual, and vocational concerns.
• Confer with students, parents, and administration regarding students of concern.
• Participate in committees, professional learning communities and relevant school activities as assigned.
• Update and maintain online gradebook and homework communication.
• Champion and oversee student-led enterprise as it relates to service for the school community.
• Provide mentoring, supervision and support for students, assisting them in goal setting while preparing for DECA competitions.
• Attend DECA contests and leadership trips during the season.
• Support other related activities for the purpose of providing information regarding the program.
• Oversee other faculty advisors in organizing and supervising a core group of students meeting regularly to brainstorm ideas and plan projects for the upcoming year.
• Educate students on topics such as marketing, business management and administration, finance, hospitality and tourism or civil procedure.
• Aid students and parents with any questions or concerns they may have regarding the curriculum of the program.
• Provide up-to-date information on competition travel information, important dates and overall content being taught.
• Provide administrative support to students involved in projects or club activities, making sure they have resources and accurate knowledge that will set them up for success.
• Perform other related duties for the DECA program including, but not limited to: Financial statements, purchasing, reconciling receipts, ordering supplies, booking travel arrangements for off-campus events, organizing and assuring all necessary forms and documents for participation are filled out correctly.
• Coordinate the high school student internship program, including the development and facilitation of placements with CRISTA ministries, King’s Schools, and high school faculty/departments.
• Partner with internal staff and community stakeholders to ensure structured, supervised internship experiences that support students’ career exploration and professional skill development.
• Develop a plan of action for fundraising and budgeting, focusing on maintaining and balancing activity accounts.
• Supervise students at all sponsored related events, ensuring proper student behavior in accordance with King’s policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and customers.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree as long as the bachelor’s degree is scheduled to be completed within 1 year of hire.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to teach assigned content with intellectual depth, clarity, and alignment to a Christ-centered educational philosophy. Previous teaching experience at the secondary level with strong classroom management skills.
• LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Maintain professional certification and endorsements as required by King’s Schools and the State of Washington.

Skills

• 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

• $51,650 - $88,000

Schedule

• Full Time