Faculty Fellows Program

Biblical Principles and Expectations:

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, thereby furthering CVCA’s mission to Educate and Cultivate Servants for Christ.

Ministry Overview:

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy is a non-profit ministry dedicated to Educating and Cultivating Servants for Christ. We are a middle and senior high school committed to high academic standards. Our biblically integrated, college-preparatory curriculum is delivered by a dedicated staff of Christian professionals committed to teaching from a biblical worldview and philosophy. We are committed to providing our students with experiences that will foster in them a servant’s heart, including extra-curricular activities, inter-scholastic athletics, music, theater, short-term mission trips, and numerous service opportunities. CVCA aims to create a Christian school community characterized by transforming relationships that produce a lived-out faith in the lives of our students, faculty, and staff.

Ministry Requirements:

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds CVCA in prayer
• Participates in Chapel and as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with CVCA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Core Values, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Program Summary:

The Faculty Fellows Program provides recent college graduates an opportunity to experience Christian education both inside and outside of the classroom in order to discern a passion and a call to Christian education. The program is designed for Fellows to gain educational and classroom skills throughout the full-time year-long immersion experience, as they pursue successful teaching careers. Fellows are assigned to an experienced teacher in their particular discipline of interest who will mentor and disciple them. Additionally, Fellows are given the opportunity to observe faculty, teach lessons, and participate in extracurricular activities. Fellows are actively engaged in a variety of areas related to school life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop teaching /classroom management skills as well as provide assistance with assessments, grading and other  classroom responsibilities 
• Periodically plan and deliver instruction, gradually taking on more responsibility throughout the year
• Support students daily by providing one-on-one and/or small group tutoring 
• Meet regularly with their mentor to implement feedback on lessons and instruction 
• Teach, coach or help coordinate one or more co-curricular activities 
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to Christ-honoring Excellence
• Evidence of self-motivation
• Willingness to be a team player
• Strong sense of personal responsibility
• Energetic and willing to learn and adapt
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Interest in performing a critical support role in school life and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Ministry-minded in the ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students
• An understanding of youth culture in order to impact students for Christ
• Patient, Caring, and Kind
• Self-awareness and high emotional intelligence
• Ability to work on a team and deal with varied personalities

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or pending degree completion from an accredited university is required
• A background in education is not required

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Work is typically performed in a conventional classroom environment.  
• Occasional travel may be required.  
• Ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the classroom