Position Description:
Job Details
Job Location
New Braunfels, Texas
Duties & Responsibilities
- Reflect the purpose of The Classical School of New Braunfels (TCS), which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity.
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Cooperate with the Board and Administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of TCS.
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Demonstrate basic understanding of a comprehensive field of knowledge normally acquired through attainment of a bachelor’s degree or higher in related fields; at least 3 years of prior related experience is preferred.
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Understand and be proficient with using TCS’s management information systems, particularly Blackbaud.
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Demonstrate a mastery of the subject material assigned.
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Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the Academic Dean.
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Integrate biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities.
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Have a basic understanding of classical Christian education and continue growing in knowledge of this education style.
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Uphold proper discipline in the classroom and on TCS’s premises for a good teaching environment.
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Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom and comply with host requirements to clean classroom and store supplies at the end of each school week.
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Prepare and post all weekly lesson plans on Blackbaud according to deadlines designated by TCS’s Administration. These plans should clearly explain and outline the at-home classroom time supervised by co-teachers at home, using this time effectively for drill, review, enrichment, discussion, or project work.
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Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work.
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Use valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and positively affect students.
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Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child – spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
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Exhibits adaptability by embracing curriculum adjustments, addressing diverse student needs, and contributing to the dynamic needs of the classroom and school environment with a positive and proactive approach.
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Assess the learning of students regularly and provide progress reports as required by submitting Grade Reports at the end of each quarter, in accordance with deadlines implemented by the Administration.
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Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records using Blackbaud to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress.
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Proactively communicate with students, parents, and the administration concerning each student’s performance, providing sufficient notice of deficiencies and failure.
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Conduct two parent-teacher conference sessions, scheduled for both the fall and spring, alongside ongoing meetings with parents as necessary throughout the academic year
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Follow established guidelines in both Employment Handbook and Student Handbook for dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff.
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Represent TCS in a favorable and professional manner to the TCS community and the general public, including social media.
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Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by esteeming others.
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Follow the principles of Matthew 18 in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration without engaging in gossip or divisive coalition-building of any kind.
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Comply with all TCS policies and procedures and attend and successfully complete all required meetings/trainings including but not limited to parent conferences, faculty meetings, devotions, school functions and trainings.
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Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations and participate in all fire, lock down and other emergency drills according to TCS safety protocol.
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Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.
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Complete TCS’s Teacher Certification Plan (TCP) as prescribed by the Administration.
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Participate in Grammar School events such as, but not limited to: Welcome Weekend, State of School Address, and Recitation.
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Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth with a growth mindset.
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Support the broader program of TCS by attending extracurricular activities when possible.
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Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Administration.
Qualifications
Required Personal Qualities
- Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior and believe that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living.
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Be in whole-hearted agreement with TCS’s Statements on Faith and Marriage, Gender and Sexuality.
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Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and action toward others (Luke 6:40). This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.
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Be a Christian who is, and will remain during the period of employment, an active member of a Christ-centered church, growing in his/her Christian relationship with God, and actively practicing and exhibiting Christian principles of the Christian faith.
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Be spiritually mature and consistently maintain a daily devotional and prayer life.
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Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and be prepared to partner with them in that task.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form.
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Proven ability to quickly and efficiently identify problems and find solutions.
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Excellent relationship building skills in order to develop rapport with administration, faculty members, parents, and students.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Preferred Education and Experience
Physical Demands
- Maintain a current CPR certification.
Additional Information:
About Us
The Classical School of New Braunfels partners with Christian parents in the discipleship and education of their children for the Glory of God and the good of our community. We offer a Classical curriculum steeped in a Biblical worldview to inspire students to become people who love learning, serve others, and follow Jesus.
