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Job Description
The middle school History/Bible teacher (grades 6-8) will seek to cultivate a classroom environment of mutual respect and one that will engage students in their learning of curricular content and skills. It will stimulate discovery of and appreciation for the wonder and beauty of God’s nature, His creation, His Word, His relationship with His people through Christ’s redemption, and for His sovereign Lordship over every aspect of creation, including their own learning. The teacher must affirm the infallible and inerrant Word of God as that is interpreted in the BCCS Constitution, be in agreement with the BCCS Statement of Faith, and live a life consistent with that statement. Further, the teacher must seek to lead students to submit their lives to Christ who by his substitutionary atonement death on the cross, and his bodily resurrection and ascension demonstrated His power to deliver those who confess His name from sin and death. In this context, the teacher will lead students to understand and embrace a World and Life View rooted in God’s Word and reflected in the BCCS founding documents.
Job Requirements
• Must be a spiritually mature and growing Christian who is active in his/her Christian life • Must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Must hold a valid teacher’s certification - can be waived by the head of schools
• A Masters in a History or Social Studies related field is preferred but not required.
• A successful candidate must sign an agreement with Articles II and III of the BCCS Constitution
• A successful candidate must make a credible profession of faith and maintain active membership in a church whose teachings agree with the school’s statement of faith.
• Must have an understanding and commitment to distinctively Christian education from a Reformed perspective
Education Requirements
A BCCS teacher must demonstrate:
• An understanding and practice of Christian faith
• Engaging, effective classroom instruction
• Effective classroom management
• Love for students
• Professional competence and vision
• Effective communication, according to biblical standards
• Membership in Christian community within and outside the school
A BCCS teacher must demonstrate an understanding and practice of Christian faith: • Express specific knowledge of the Bible and its application to subject area(s).
• Practice daily devotions of prayer, reading of God’s Word and meditation.
• Give Christian service to others both within and outside the school.
• Model an exemplary Christian walk in speech and acts.
• Submit to authority out of obedience to Christ.
A BCCS teacher must demonstrate love for students:
• Treat each child as uniquely gifted by God for the purpose of serving others.
• Show through actions that each child is made to reflect God himself.
• Encourage all students persistently (catch each of them “doing good”).
• Discipline all students fairly and firmly out of love for them.
• Guide all students in helping other students learn.
• Evaluate students’ progress in learning with announced criteria fairly applied.
NON-NEGOTIABLES:
The following are attributes, values and behaviors that are critical for effective leadership at BCCS.
• You must be a strong, servant leader who is truly called into ministry as a teacher.
• You must consider all aspects of our school program through the lens of scripture and under God’s sovereignty and kingship.
• You must endorse a biblical, Christian worldview in all phases of school life.
• You must promote a spiritual, emotional, and physical environment that fosters growth among students and staff.
• You must have the ability to set goals, prioritize tasks, and be organized.
• You must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members through the school information system (FACTS), in-person, and through other appropriate means.
Related Benefits
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Twelve-months, full-time; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the K-8 principal.