HS Life Science Teacher

Job Requirements

NON-NEGOTIABLES:

• 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, in-person, and through other appropriate means.

BASIC SKILLS:

• Ability to teach, facilitate, and lead small and large groups, classes, and meetings
• Ability to work within the framework of a team
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance
• Ability to represent the BCCS mission and values
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned by the high school principal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is expected to assist and/or lead in nearly every function of the typical school day and during emergency situations.

The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee will perform work beyond a standard 40-hour work week, at times, including “homework” and occasional evening and weekend events.

The employee is occasionally exposed to a wide variety of temperature variations and outdoor weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but can be loud in large-group, school-wide settings.

Education Requirements

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Must hold a teacher’s certification (Biology and/or Environmental Science) - can be waived by the head of school and/or school board
• Must be a spiritually mature and growing Christian who is active in his/her Christian life
• 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 teaching agrees with the school’s statement of faith.
• Must have an understanding and commitment to distinctively Christian education from a Reformed perspective

Related Benefits

• Salary TBD based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time contract with benefits (available healthcare, dental, and vision)
• Simple IRA (401K) with matching contribution
• Paid sick and personal leave
• Qualified Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• 2-year Mentoring / Induction Program