Social Studies Teacher - 9-12th Grade

Description

Lincoln Christian School

Job Description

JOB TITLE

• Teacher

MUST DO

• Plan, organize, and implement the appropriate instructional programs with excellence in an environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential in a Christ-centered environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.  
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are per established procedures.  
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.  
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.  
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.  
• Maintain discipline following the rules and disciplinary systems of the school and provide appropriate feedback on work.  
• Encourage and monitor each student's progress and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.  
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' attendance, progress, and development.  
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school regulations.  
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.  
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.  
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.  
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.  
• Prepare the classroom for class activities.  
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.  
• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.  
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments. 
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution or related teaching field. 
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Build harmonious rapport and work cooperatively with and respond rapidly and appropriately to parents, students, and staff.
• Proficient in promoting, listening, creative vision casting, and excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills. 
• Ability to foster teamwork and motivate others. 
• Self-motivated in all areas pertinent to the position. 
• Participate in extracurricular activities as directed. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs.
• Required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday
• 10-month schedule, per school calendar
• Required to attend meetings outside the normal workday as needed