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High School Social Studies Teacher

St. Cloud Christian School
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Position: High School Social Studies Teacher

Purpose/Summary Statement:

MISSION STATEMENT

Because every student has value as an image bearer of God we provided opportunities to grow in wisdom, build healthy relationships, and serve our community.

STATEMENT OF VISION 
We are an educational community that supports and develops one another in a lifelong journey of knowing Jesus.

 

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities: 

The King’s Academy will create a caring environment in which they prepare students for today’s world through a rigorous education and a Biblical Worldview.  They will integrate Biblical principles and perspectives throughout all curriculums from a Biblical worldview.  

  • Teach 9th-12th Grade US History, World History, Civics, Geography and Economics
  • Utilize valid teaching techniques to teach classes as assigned, following prescribed scope and sequence, and planning a program of study that meets students' individual needs, interests, and abilities while achieving curriculum goals within the framework of the school’s philosophy.
  • Assess students' learning regularly, keeping students, parents, and the administration informed of progress or  deficiencies, and providing sufficient notice of failure. 
  • Representing King’s Academy favorably and professionally to the school's constituency and the general public.  
  • Attending and participating in required calendar events. 
  • Complete all required training 
  • Informing the administration promptly if unable to fulfill any assigned duty.
  • Must also have a willingness and ability to assist in total school programs and extracurricular activities
  • Other duties as assigned by Administration
     

Required Skill Sets:

  • Strong Biblical knowledge
  • Knowledge of US History, World History, Civics, Geography and Economics
  • Display strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.
  • Cooperate with other employees to create a trusting, honest, and productive work environment.

Required Proficiencies and/or Certifications:

  • Holds a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Holds or is eligible to obtain an Association of Christian School International (ACSI) teaching certification within the first 2 years of employment

*Note: Candidates must pass a criminal background check to be eligible for employment

 

Direct Report:

This position reports to the King’s Academy Principal/Administrator.

 

Contract:

  • Up to 1.0FTE  teaching position as an Instructor

Benefits:

  • Tuition Discount, PTO, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement
  • Starting Salary:  $32,000

 

Performance Standards:

  • Job Knowledge:  The ability to understand concepts and perform tasks and specialties outlined within the job role.  Agreement of expectations as outlined in the School’s Employer Handbook.
  • Work Quality: The ability to perform tasks to approved King’s Academy standards in a timely manner while displaying integrity.
  • Punctuality and Time Management:  The ability to consistently arrive in a method previously agreed upon and exercise conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities, while meeting deadlines with King’s Academy resources.
  • Initiative: The ability to take appropriate action and follow through with a plan or task without prompting.
  • Communication Skills: The ability to effectively and efficiently translate concepts and ideas King’s Academy resources at appropriate times.
  • Professional Integrity: The ability to display King’s Academy core values.

 

King’s Academy Core Values: With a heart of gratitude, we live out these core values:

  • Impactful Service: We serve like Christ by humbly meeting real needs and lifting others up.
  • Joyful Collaboration: ​​We combine our strengths to create something greater than we could do alone.
  • Gracious Communication: We extend grace with kindness, forgiveness and understanding.
  • Curious Thinking: We ask boldly, wonder freely, and seek understanding by embracing questions.
  • Courageous Work: We persevere boldly and pursue excellence even when the path is difficult.

 

King’s Academy Values:

  • A quality, Christ-centered education with the goal of producing graduates who are fully prepared for a rigorous university education, technical college, or career
  • A partnership with area Christian parents in the education and discipline of their children
  • A partnership with area Christian churches that agree with our Statement of Faith, to assist in the spiritual education and development of each student
  • An education grounded in biblical truth and love, providing a decidedly Christian worldview
  • An education which teaches the whole child – spiritually, academically, socially and physically
  • A Board, administration, faculty and staff committed to Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior
  • Wise stewardship of all resources

 

To Apply:

Send cover letter and resume toHR@stcloudchristian.org