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Upper School Science Teacher

Upper School Science Teacher

Calvary Christian Academy

Fort Lauderdale, FL

$46.20K - $59.50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

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Position Description
TITLE: Upper School Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy
REPORTS TO: Upper School Principal and Assistant Principal
STATUS: Exempt; Teaching Professionals Calendar
HOURS: Full Time (40)
LOCATION: Calvary Christian Academy
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Purpose Statement:
This position is responsible for teaching Science to upper school students at Calvary Christian Academy. The teacher will instruct students as required by the curriculum objectives established by Calvary Christian Academy. The specific focus of this role is to provide quality instruction with a biblical perspective.
Scope:
This position guides students in classroom learning that will motivate them to reach their academic and spiritual potential and help accomplish our school mission.
Specific Responsibilities:
  • Model Christ in word and deed.
  • Write biblically integrated lesson plans for all classes on a weekly basis according to Calvary Christian Academy guidelines that further our Christian mission of making disciples and will help students grow academically and in their knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • Establish and maintain communication with parents as specified by administrative policy.
  • Read Calvary Christian Academy email/staff communications to remain informed and respond if requested to do so. This should be done upon arrival, midday, and before departure.
  • Be available for student questions, concerns, ministry and counsel during lunch hours, before school, after school, or in between classes.
  • Attend staff devotions one day per week.
  • Attend Calvary Christian Academy staff meetings.
  • Attend Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale staff meetings.
  • Participate in scheduled grade level team meetings.
  • Attend/participate in: Back to School Night, and other School events the promote relationship building with students, parents and colleagues.
  • Participates in the accreditation process for the school's continuous improvement plan.
  • Participates in professional development to stay current in their field.
  • Adhere to specified professional dress.
  • Attend and participate in designated Chapels.
  • Open each class with prayer.
  • Give specific praise and encouragement.
  • Decorate classroom bulletin boards seasonally, scripturally and quarterly.
  • Establish and maintain accurate records on each student.
  • Prepare interims.
  • Prepare report cards and ongoing grade record keeping on NetClassroom.
  • Integrate school wide theme scriptures into the classroom to help further the mission of CCA.
  • Teach through Biblical Integration method.
  • Discipline with love and establish incentives for improving behavior.
  • Provide remediation or enrichment for students as necessary.
  • Observe and assess the ability of each student.
  • Know the student dress code in order to ensure students comply with the standards
  • Compile and maintain an up to date sub folder
  • Secure classrooms for use by Children’s Ministry and other ministries.
  • All teachers are responsible for erasing their white boards at the end of each teaching day (good stewardship element)
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs
Qualifications/Skills/Gifts:
  • Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ
  • Commitment to the philosophy and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel
  • Willing to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant
  • A love of teaching, especially the Word.
  • The call of God to serve as a teacher.
  • A strong commitment to the philosophies and mission of Calvary Chapel as well as the educational philosophies of Calvary Christian Academy.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with regard to children, their parents, and colleagues.
  • Spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, administration, leadership, service and exhortation.
  • Group facilitation skills.
  • Florida State Certification in Elementary Education and/or Florida Professional Certification, ACSI certification or CSI certification.
  • Continuing professional development.
  • Computer skills.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Flexibility.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Full time (40 hours/week); however, may be required to work an evening or weekend day to attend a CCA event, or assist with a special project or in a circumstantial emergency affecting the church facilities.

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