Classroom Teacher Openings 5-8th Grade

About the role

Heights Christian Schools (HCS) is a multi-site ministry hiring for multiple positions across all campuses. We are seeking passionate and dedicated teachers to lead in a Christ-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging lesson plans and foster both academic and spiritual growth.
• Manage the classroom effectively.
• Partner with parents and staff to support student success.
• Lead as required, staff prayer meetings and devotions, weekly chapels, and other ministerial functions and outreach opportunities.
• Answer basic questions about the Christian faith, provide religious resources, and pray with students and parents.

Requirements

• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited postsecondary institution or be willing to participate in a program to complete such a degree within a specified time period.
• A teaching credential is preferred.
• Have at least one year of successful experience working with children.
• Receive a fingerprint clearance to work with children from State and Federal governments.
• Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the school administrator.

Qualifications

• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to 'train a child in the way he should go' (Prov. 22:6, NIV).
• Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level.
• Demonstrate sensitivity toward staff, parents, volunteers, and children, and an ability to interact effectively with them.
• Be a team player, able to develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, respect, and a good sense of humor.
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
• Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in the operation of the classroom and school.
• Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.
• Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste consistent with school policy.

Skills

• Spiritual Leadership: Motivate students and their families to accept God's gift of salvation, and be a Christian witness and role model to them in order to help them grow in their faith.
• Academic Leadership: Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Christian philosophy of education that will help in providing leadership and guidance in the school's development of and commitment to a Christian worldview.
• Administrative Leadership: Understand supervision and how to lead in a positive manner.

Benefits

Starting at $45,000 Commensurate with experience.

Pay

Starting at $45,000 Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A