Freshman Seminar & Survey of Engineering Teacher

About the role

The Freshman Seminar and Survey of Engineering Teacher equips 9th-grade students with a strong foundation in technology, engineering, and academic success.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Microsoft Office applications, digital citizenship, and school culture while integrating biblical principles and character development.
• Through project-based engineering instruction, students learn the engineering design process, scientific inquiry, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills that prepare them for future STEM coursework and lifelong learning.
• Displays a deep knowledge of Scripture and how it applies to the lives of students, demonstrating a passion for ministering to students.
• Teaches assigned subject/grade utilizing the best practices and following prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the Administrator/Principal.
• Promotes student engagement to inspire and encourage progress while supporting and strengthening the learning capabilities of each student.
• Maintains a healthy learning environment for the students in the classroom by using appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules.
• Maintains records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, incidents, and behavior in accordance with guidelines and policies.
• Establishes and adjusts course syllabi outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals, modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures.
• Attends professional development workshops provided by Valley Christian Schools.
• Exercises open and respectful communication with students, families, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Adheres to and honors Valley Christian’s standards, policies, procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Performs other related assigned duties.

Requirements

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony among others.
• Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs which can be found at http://valleychristianaz.org/about/philosophy.
• Attain ACSI Standard Certification within one year of employment.
• Absolutely must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card.
• Communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Be able to multitask with organization.
• Exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions.
• Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field from an accredited college is required. Master's Degree and 3+ years teaching experience preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to multitask with organization.
• Exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Use a computer (visual and keyboarding) for long periods of time.
• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• At times requires stooping, bending, turning, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing stairs (2-story).
• Use of hands, fingers, arms to reach, grip and maneuver objects.
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (fire/security alarms).
• Work in a noisy and crowded school environment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings when needed.
• Frequent walking throughout the campus.

About Valley Christian Schools

Valley Christian Schools offers students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade big school opportunities in a small school environment. Established in 1982, VCS provides 1100+ students a distinctly Christian education with excellent academics, championship athletics, award-winning fine arts and a supporting community that encourages spiritual growth and the success of our students in and out of the classroom across our two East Valley campuses. Valley Christian is ranked as one of the Top 50 Christian high schools in the U.S., the #1 Christian High School in Arizona, and as one of the Top 125 Places to Work in Arizona. For more information visit http://valleychristianaz.org.

Salary

$46,644-$74,043: Dependent on Experience/Education