Faculty Fellow

Faculty Fellow

Biblical Principles and Expectations:

• All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, thereby furthering CVCA’s mission to Educate and Cultivate Servants for Christ.

Ministry Overview:

• Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy is a non-profit ministry dedicated to Educating and Cultivating Servants for Christ. We are a middle and senior high school committed to high academic standards. Our biblically integrated, college-preparatory curriculum is delivered by a dedicated staff of Christian professionals committed to teaching from a biblical worldview and philosophy. We are committed to providing our students with experiences that will foster in them a servant’s heart, including extra-curricular activities, inter-scholastic athletics, music, theater, short-term mission trips, and numerous service opportunities. CVCA aims to create a Christian school community characterized by transforming relationships that produce a lived-out faith in the lives of our students, faculty, and staff.

Ministry Requirements:

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds CVCA in prayer
• Participates in Chapel and as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with CVCA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Core Values, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop teaching /classroom management skills as well as provide assistance with assessments, grading and other classroom responsibilities
• Periodically plan and deliver instruction, gradually taking on more responsibility throughout the year
• Support students daily by providing one-on-one and/or small group tutoring
• Meet regularly with their mentor to implement feedback on lessons and instruction
• Teach, coach or help coordinate one or more co-curricular activities
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to Christ-honoring Excellence
• Evidence of self-motivation
• Willingness to be a team player
• Strong sense of personal responsibility
• Energetic and willing to learn and adapt
• Strong time management skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Interest in performing a critical support role in school life and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment
• Hightly developed oral and written communication skills
• Ministry-minded in the ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students
• An understanding of youth culture in order to impact students for Christ
• Patient, Caring, and Kind
• Self-awareness and high emotional intelligence
• Ability to work on a team and deal with varied personalities

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or pending degree completion from an accredited university is required
• A background in education is not required

About CVCA

• Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, founded in 1968, is a private, college-preparatory, non-denominational Christian middle and high school that seeks to Educate and Cultivate Servants for Christ. Students meet rigorous admissions standards both academically and spiritually. CVCA’s 1,170 students, of whom 20% represent minority populations, come from a nine-county area. Our facilities include state-of-the-art technology, seven science labs, Innovation Lab, a 31,000 square-foot fieldhouse and competition gymnasium, a 600-seat chapel/auditorium, and 70 acres of sports facilities, including a turf stadium and all-weather track. CVCA is fully committed to maintaining an ethnically/culturally diverse faculty and student body within a biblical community.