Description:
Job Purpose: To carry out faithfully all of the responsibilities of a Christian teacher as described in the WCA mission statement.
Responsibilities:
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Planning
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Develops units and lesson plans to fulfill school and class objectives.
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Uses a variety of activities and methods to teach ideas and concepts.
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Provides opportunities for grade-appropriate higher-level thinking.
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Works to improve and provide variety in materials and assessments from year to year.
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Assessment
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Does formal assessment to determine student comprehension.
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Provides feedback, intervention and clarification through further examples and activities.
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Prepares evaluations that reflect curriculum standards.
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Prepares multi-dimensional assessments that assess content, understanding and critical thinking at an age-appropriate level.
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Knowledge of Content, Pedagogy and Classical and Christian Education Philosophy
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Demonstrates and communicates a command of the academic subject.
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Demonstrates the ability to teach the subject matter from a Christian perspective.
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Demonstrates the ability to teach from a broadly liberal arts perspective.
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Demonstrates an ability to teach in an age-appropriate manner.
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Learning Climate and Discipline
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Establishes a warm and caring environment.
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Communicates excitement for subject.
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Gains learner attention before beginning instruction.
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Provides organized and systematic direct instruction.
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Provides smooth transitions from one activity to the next.
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Maintains student involvement in instruction and positively redirects off-task behavior.
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Provides varied explanations of topic to solidify understanding.
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Provides informal practice and feedback.
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Provides daily review of previously learned material.
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Manages disruptive behavior in a calm, loving and firm manner.
- Communicates high expectations for all students.
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Organizational and Management
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Attends to routine tasks such as recording attendance and tardies, addressing dress code violations and recording weekly and term grades in a professional and timely manner.
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Maintains an organized, neat and attractive classroom appearance.
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Communicates and maintains clear behavioral expectations.
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Teaches and establishes effective classroom routines.
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Interpersonal Skills
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Demonstrates a desire to serve others.
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Communicates care and compassion to students, parents and colleagues.
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Handles conflict with parents and staff in accordance with Biblical principles.
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Takes steps to solve problems before they reach a crisis level.
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Demonstrates an awareness of how their words and attitude affect those around them.
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Treats all school constituents with dignity. E.g., respecting feelings, space belongings and privacy.
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Communicates with parents in a timely and positive manner regarding student performance and behavior.
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Professional Standards
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Performs all school duties in a timely and professional manner.
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Complies with the policies and procedures of the school
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Demonstrates ethical behavior
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Works cooperatively with colleagues in school and on committees, if applicable.
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Arrives on time to work and daily routines.
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Dresses in a professional manner.
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Relates professionally to students, colleagues and parents.
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Professional Development and Growth
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Systematically implements and plans for self-improvement.
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Participates in professional and personal growth activities.
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Seeks and shares professional materials and ideas.
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Collaborates with other teachers to create interdisciplinary communication.
Requirements:
- Education and Specialized Knowledge: A Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field from an accredited college or university. Teacher certification is ideal, but not required.
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Experience: Classroom teaching and/or evidence of working with or managing children
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Skills and Abilities: Good people skills and classroom management, passion to teach children well, understands and can demonstrate teaching from a Reformed Christian education perspective.
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Other:
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Signed agreement with Articles II and III of the Constitution and/or statement of beliefs of WCA.
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Active member of a church whose teaching is not inconsistent with the statement of beliefs of WCA.
