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