High School English Teacher

Job Summary

The High School English Teacher is one who displays a deep knowledge of Scripture and English and teaches it from a Biblical perspective. This includes an ability to demonstrate a passion for ministering to students. The Teacher must be a professing and maturing Christian enthusiastically supporting Valley Christian's Statement of Faith and mission statements.

Role And Responsibilities

• Successfully teach English curriculum and display the ability to connect Biblical truth to students lives
• Demonstrate a passion for ministering to students through teaching, counseling, encouragement, and mentoring
• Teach assigned subject/grade utilizing the best practices and following prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the Administrator/Principal
• Promote student engagement to inspire and encourage progress while supporting and strengthening the learning capabilities of each student
• Maintain a healthy learning environment for the students in the classroom by using appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules
• Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, incidents, and behavior in accordance with guidelines and policies
• Establish and adjust course syllabi outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals, modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures
• Attend professional development workshops provided by Valley Christian Schools
• Exercise open and respectful communication with students, families, co-workers, and supervisors
• Adhere to and honor Valley Christian's standards, policies, procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Perform 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
• Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to multitask with organization
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field from an accredited college is required
• Preferred: Master's Degree and 3+ years teaching experience
• Preferred Skills And Knowledge: Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally, ability to multitask with organization, ability to 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)
• 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 Description

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