High School Science Teacher

Job Description

Position Title:                        High School Science Teacher

Reports to:                              Building Principal

Evaluated by:                          Building Principal

Hours:                                     100% FTE, (Exempt)

Salary:                                     Based on experience (CSI Scale)

Benefits:                                  As offered per personnel policies

Summary:

A Holland Christian School teacher is committed to fulfilling the mission and vision of the school. The role includes all aspects of planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program that guides and encourages students to possess equipped minds and nurtured hearts that are ready to transform the world distinctively for Jesus.

Qualifications:

1. Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and committed to Christ-centered education.
2. Education: Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree or higher (preferred)
3. Michigan Certification in Content Area (required)
4. Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience (preferred)

Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Actively engage as a member of the school’s spiritual community by attending school events and functions as directed by the Building Principal
2. Demonstrate knowledge of subject area(s) taught
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of students as learners and maintain appropriate relationships with students, including when addressing their social-emotional health.
4. Prepare appropriate weekly lesson plans that include, minimally, the following: instructional objectives, planned teaching and modeling, formative assessments (guided practice), and supplemental resources.
5. Regularly review/update department and course curriculum maps to assure the fulfillment of proper instructional priorities and pacing
6. Utilize appropriate assessment techniques to inform and evaluate student learning and progress
7. Implement effective classroom management and discipline procedures to provide a safe, healthy, and productive learning environment conducive to learning
8. Update all student and school records accurately and completely as required
9. Model effective teacher/parental partnering through timely (24 hours) and proactive communication
10. Keep the building principal informed of serious student issues
11. Implement Christ-centered teaching through pedagogical practices that develop students in alignment with Holland Christian Schools’ Discipleship Practices
12. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the direct supervisor, which may include, but are not limited to, the following: before-school and after-school student supervision, Family-Flex supervision, school-day class trip attendance, class retreat participation, lunch time supervision, etc.

Physical Requirements:

Applicants who are, or become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions and meet basic job qualifications either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law. The above information reflects the general responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. This document should not be considered a fully detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Other duties may be assigned that are not listed in the above job description and the organization may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.