Teacher

Overall Responsibility: 

• Implement the FCA mission statement personally 

• Integrate faith and learning in the classroom 

• Teach subject area on junior high and/or high school level 

• Manage students throughout the academic department while maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Instruct up to four classes daily (May be required to teach some classes out of field in emergency)

 • Plan instruction and activities to accommodate different learning styles 

• Work from 7:30am-3:30pm Mon-Fri. Duties each day include, but are not limited to, classroom instruction, testing, hall duty, tutoring, counseling as required to achieve student behavior and performance expectations 

• Assume additional duties such as ballgames, field trips, etc. 

• Attend faculty/staff meetings, training sessions and other events as requested • Submit lesson plans on a weekly basis 

• Organize time, space, materials and equipment used for instruction and maintain a neat classroom 

• Support and adhere to FCA policies/rules re: discipline, dress, conduct, personal and community relationships 

• Deal with classroom discipline promptly and professionally 

• Work closely with the home department to understand and meet student needs 

• Demonstrate commitment to FCA mission statement 

• Display a love for Jesus Christ and His people and demonstrate a desire to grow spiritually in the study of God’s Word 

Skills and Attributes: 

• Currently hold a Mississippi Department of Education Teaching Certificate or be able to obtain one and show expertise in subject area 

• Ability to communicate subject area effectively to students with enthusiasm 

• Sensitivity to needs and feelings of students and staff 

• Emotional, mental and physical stability 

• Good record in any previous work with young people