High School Math Teacher

Bradenton Christian seeks qualified, committed Christian candidates for the position of High School Math Teacher, who will faithfully support Bradenton Christian School’s mission statement to prepare the hearts and minds of God’s covenantal children in partnership with the home and church for service in God’s world. It is the High School Math Teacher’s responsibility to carry out the policies of the School Board as they relate to the function of the school, to the classroom, and to their association with students and parents.

Summary:

The High School Math Teacher reports to the High School Principal and is responsible for developing and delivering engaging and rigorous Mathematics instruction from a Biblical Worldview.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a love for God and strong Christian walk; Mentors and models for their students what it means to be a follower of Christ.  Exemplifies Biblical principles and standards of Christ-like excellence in every facet of learning.
• Establishes a developmentally appropriate, positive, and safe learning environment in which they teach subject matter that encourages students to develop and fulfill their spiritual and academic potential.
• Plans and develops an engaging course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and curriculum guidelines.
• Designs and delivers individual lesson plans using a variety of teaching techniques and appealing to various learning styles.
• Develops respectful and trusting relationships with each individual student, facilitates opportunities for spiritual, academic, and behavioral growth from a Christ centered Biblical worldview.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents, school leadership, and fellow teachers through consistent communication and collaboration.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance reports, and other necessary records.
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in education.  

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be supplemented at the discretion of school administration.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• A clearly articulated testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior along with weekly in-person attendance in a Christian church.  
• A clear understanding of and support for covenantal Christian education along with a desire to lead students in the development of a Christian worldview. 
• Demonstrates spiritual maturity and a growing commitment to the Christian faith. 
• Possesses the ability to demonstrate a philosophy of Christian education and personal faith aligned with the mission and Statement of Belief of Bradenton Christian School.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, subject area field or education degree preferred.
• FL Teaching Certificate or Eligible for a FL Teaching Certificate certified in Mathematics.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Must be a team player with a desire to help and serve others.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with parents, students, and teachers.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and move throughout the classroom and campus; bend, reach, and lift instructional materials (up to approximately 25 pounds) as required to support teaching and supervision duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, visually monitor students, use instructional technology, and maintain focus and stamina throughout the instructional day, with or without reasonable accommodation.

All prospective employees are subject to a Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment, pursuant to section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Information regarding screening requirements, disqualifying offenses, exemptions, and the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is available on the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse website: AHCA Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.