High School History / Bible

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• 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 that’s teachings agree with the school’s statement of faith.
  • Must have an understanding and commitment to distinctively Christian education from a  Reformed perspective

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. 

Education Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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.  

A BCCS teacher must demonstrate Christian professional competence and vision: 

• Show a strong knowledge of learning theory, curriculum design, and subject area.
•  Construct and/or use courses, units, and lessons that integrate knowledge.
• Select materials and lesson designs that specifically carry out the goals derived from the  school’s mission statement.  
• Use evaluation instruments that match the school’s goals and specific objectives, that allow  each child to show well what he/she has learned, and that help students meet high  expectations for learning.  
• Fit students with the lens of scripture for viewing/learning in the context of fulfilling God’s  commission to subdue the earth.  
• Pursue further learning of subject area(s) while seeking the best pedagogy for the school’s  goals.  

A BCCS teacher must communicate effectively according to Biblical standards:  • Speak clearly, honestly, and with great concern for the audience.  

• Use fresh analogies to connect new concepts to students’ experiences.  
• Relate stories of God’s faithfulness, personal and communal, with clarity and  enthusiasm.  
• Vary the means (visual, audible, tactile) and language (abstract, concrete, metaphorical,  etc.) depending on the subject and the needs of all children.  
• Encourage each child’s expression of individuality while helping each student to adopt  biblical principles for making choices.  
• Lament the destructive power of sin and praise God for His restoration of creation and  human beings.  

A BCCS teacher must build a Christian community within and outside the school: 

• Give help to fellow teachers and support staff.  
• Assist students beyond the classroom: playground, hallways, extracurricular  sponsorship, personal guidance, etc.  
• Meet with staff members to listen, learn, pray, and exchange advice for helping students  
• Meet the goals of the school.  
• Communicate with parents.  
• Provide a classroom atmosphere (displays, warmth, arrangement of furniture, etc.) that  fosters Christian community.  
• Seek input from colleagues and community members in educating the school’s students. 

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 high school principal.