Upper-School Teachers

About the role

Vision, Mission, & Core Values: Statement of Faith; History; Governance and Accountability; Donate.

Responsibilities

• Called by God and qualified by previous training and/or experience for his particular position.
• Understands and can explain the Christian philosophy of Biblical basis for education.
• Attends classes, seminars, conventions, etc. as able and available in relevant areas for professional self-improvement.
• Follows school policies and procedures closely.
• Demonstrates loyalty to the school and staff.
• Lesson Planning: On a weekly basis, provide daily lesson plans of adequate depth with the express intent of meeting assigned course objectives in either part or whole as provided, outlined, and directed by the school principal(s).
• Integrates Christ/Bible into all subjects.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional modes and groupings.
• Plans and implements follow-up or review activities to reinforce major objectives.
• Incorporates high-interest, fun, or enrichment learning activities, including field trips, to break up routine and aid motivation.
• Motivates students effectively through a balanced combination of positive and negative incentives (praise, rewards, privileges, rebuke, loss of privileges, etc.).
• Develops, explains and consistently implements/enforces classroom disciplinary procedures within the parameters of school policy.
• Maintains a classroom that is conducive to learning.
• Maintains decorative bulletin boards and displays.
• Provides resources and activities for students with free time.
• Instructional Proficiency: Demonstrates mastery of subject matter.
• Employs Biblical perspective in all aspects of teaching.
• Utilizes instructional techniques appropriate to the situation and student level.
• Effectively directs and controls learning activities.
• Helps students to discover answers for themselves.
• Utilizes different media as appropriate.
• Utilizes positive and negative motivational techniques in teaching.
• Stimulates student interest and involvement.
• Is aware of the needs of the individual child with concern for his interests, limitation, talents, and abilities.
• Ministers to students in all necessary areas (prayer, counseling, referral to other staff, etc.).

Qualifications

• Personal Qualifications: Be in agreement with the stated vision, mission, and purpose of the school as described in this document. Give evidence of good moral character by signing the Christian Role Model Positional Statement.
• Spiritual Qualifications: Be born-again Christians and demonstrate a deep and total devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ. Attend and be active members of a church with doctrines and practices which are based on God’s Word. Be a student of the Bible's teachings, thoroughly prepared to teach others. Subscribe to and be in agreement with the Statement of Faith of LCS.
• Ethics and Conduct: Strive each day to prayfully teach the Word of God, glorify our Lord Jesus, and share the Christian faith in a clear and practical way.