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High School English Teacher

Job Description: High School English Teacher 


Classification: Teacher

Schedule: Ten Month; Monday-Friday (12-Month Pay Cycle)

Supervises: No

Reports To: School Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

 

General Description:  Lakeland Christian School is seeking an experienced English teacher to join a dynamic faculty committed to “sharpening minds and shepherding hearts.” The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching, leading our High School students through the rigors of writing instruction and literary analysis.  The ideal candidate will possess a passion for discipleship and student life alongside a keen interest in Biblical integration of content and instructional process. 


Qualifications

  • Be a born-again believer, maintaining a testimony that is above reproach
  • Active in local, evangelical church
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field
  • Valid ACSI and Florida teaching certificate or willingness to work toward certification
  • Exhibit the gift of teaching and personality that lends to effective instruction in the classroom, and positive relations with colleagues, administrators, and students
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for discipleship and the developmental needs of students
  • Demonstrate the ability to teach utilizing multiple modalities
  • Demonstrate a positive, collaborative attitude
  • Exercise discretion and utmost professionalism in confidential & sensitive student/family matters
  • Communicate effectively in verbal and written form
  • Demonstrate a commitment to Christian education
  • Demonstrate a commitment to building a Christ-centered community which values all ethnicities and cultures
  • Agree with the Lakeland Christian School Statement of Faith, Core Values, and staff qualifications



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Teaching: The teacher has the responsibility to teach the content at each grade level(s) assigned by the administration.  In implementing that assignment, the teacher is to:
  • Provide an engaging, active learning environment designed to cultivate curiosity in the discipline
  • Develop and maintain content mastery of the courses assigned while understanding the LCS teacher is a champion of learning and a partner with students in that learning
  • Develop and continuously revise a meaningful Biblical framework for course content, instructional methods, and classroom management practices
  • Develop and/or maintain the curriculum map for assigned courses aligned to selected standards and the LCS Graduate Profile
  • Perform all professional responsibilities as detailed by the Faculty Handbook and prescribed by Director of Academics and building level leadership
  • Actively participate in faculty professional development and spiritual cultivation
  • Reflect and foster the LCS Core Value of Christ-Centered Community
  • Teach assigned courses with enthusiasm and a commitment to providing a robust student experience

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Understanding of and appreciation for discipleship and the developmental needs of students
  • Ability to work effectively with a variety of learning styles
  • Experience in curriculum development is preferable
  • Experience in use of technology for instruction is preferable
  • Teaching certification in related subject area or grade level
  • Must possess a positive attitude and work well with others
  • Ability to exercise discretion and utmost professionalism in confidential & sensitive student/family matters
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
  • Demonstrate flexibility in response to changing conditions

 

Physical Demands

  • Required vision to read small print.
  • Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend, requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects
  • Requires the ability to stand for long periods
  • Requires lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 25 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job
  • Is subject to normal inside and outside environmental conditions
  • Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position