High School Bible Teacher
This Bible Teacher position requires the teaching of four classes. The subjects taught are Bible 9, 10, 11, and 12. There is only one group per grade, and each class has an average of 18 students.
Teaching: The teacher has the responsibility to teach the content at each grade level assigned by the administration. In implementing that assignment, the teacher is to:
- Teach regularly scheduled classes as assigned.
- Be informed as to the academic, social, spiritual, and behavioral needs of students.
- Employ instructional methods, means, and aids to provide interesting, effective, and enthusiastic teaching/learning.
- May require pivot to remote learning format for the whole class or select students as conditions warrant.
Teaching tasks include:
- Adequate preparation for each class including the meeting of objectives for each assigned curricular area.
- Following the Scope and Sequence, Course and Unit objectives, and textbooks as provided or as modified with the permission of the school administration.
- Maintaining all records as required by the School.
- Teaching with methods and style that are consistent with the philosophy of the school, and the goals of the curriculum.
- Following the policies of the school in instruction, homework, discipline, attendance, methods, and procedures so as to maintain an effective educational climate and the desired academic results.
- Attending and participating in scheduled meetings, in-service days, conferences, workdays, and other assigned professional duties.
- Keeping the principal informed of the progress of students in the classes, including the needs of the students, the needs of the teacher, and the need for instructional materials.
- Following the master schedule in the time management of the school day, including the specific functions required in those assigned times.
- Providing adequate supervision for assigned students in the classroom and common areas of the school to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the students.
- Maintain active communication with parents initiating contact when appropriate and responding to parent communication in a timely manner.
- When required, make adaptations following the IEP provided by the Special Ed.
- Actively works with the rest of the Bible teachers to improve instruction in assigned subjects as well as to coordinate teaching across subjects and across years of study
Non-teaching tasks/responsibilities include:
- Maintaining all additional records as they pertain to the management of the School and its resources as required by the school administration (inventory/materials/supplies).
- Providing proper supervision of students in all school activities.
- Attending school events as required, and as to support the total operation of the school, one’s colleagues, and the school student body.
- Maintaining required professional development and credentials, and further one’s professional competence by being involved in professional growth activities.
- Coordinates field trips and special events, as needed.
- Serves on Accreditation team and contributes to self-study report as needed.
- Attends one student retreat every year.
- Mentors students who demonstrate the need for adult support and advocacy.
- Meeting other requirements and obligations of the school as indicated by the administration.
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 the use of technology for instruction is preferable.
- Teaching certification in the 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.
POSITION START DATE: September 2024
TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (35+ hrs/week)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 YEAR
CERTIFICATION: Preferred
LENGTH OF SERVICE: Over 6 months
Santa Cruz Christian Learning Center
LOCATION: Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
SCHOOL SIZE: 200
TYPE OF STUDENT: MISSIONARY KID, NATIONAL, EXPATRIATE
MONTHLY SUPPORT ESTIMATE FOR ONE PERSON: $700/MONTH