Trinity Oaks Christian Academy is seeking a part-time junior high math teacher who is passionate about both mathematics and Christian education. The ideal candidate will be a knowledgeable and effective educator who engages students in meaningful mathematical learning while thoughtfully integrating a biblical worldview into instruction and aligning with the school’s mission and curriculum.
We are seeking:
- A teacher who is a devoted and mature follower of Jesus Christ, so that God might be honored in our school, and that our students might be mentored by authentic Christian role models.
- A teacher who is interested in becoming an expert in his or her field, and who is highly qualified in the instructional methodology and pedagogy of their content area and of teaching in general.
- A teacher who is intellectually and professionally curious.
- A teacher who calls his or her students to the higher purposes and worthy goals that Scripture holds as the standard for all followers of Jesus Christ.
- A teacher who is ready to integrate vibrant faith with excellent academics, while providing a safe and healthy classroom environment.
- A teacher who understands and unreservedly supports the philosophy, objectives, and teaching position of Trinity Oaks Christian Academy.
Job summary:
The junior high math teacher is someone who loves working with middle school students and is responsible for facilitating learning in courses such as Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, Algebra, and/or Geometry. This teacher creates a stimulating and supportive classroom environment in which each student is encouraged to grow and reach his or her God-given academic potential. The teacher helps students build a strong mathematical foundation, develop an understanding of the structure and beauty of mathematics, and apply their learning to solve real-world problems, all while thoughtfully integrating a biblical worldview consistent with the mission of Trinity Oaks Christian Academy.
- Core competencies include:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Candidate must be able to convey information and ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner.
- A firm understanding of and a passion for working with High School students
- Appropriate level of subject-matter knowledge.
- Skill at establishing learning objectives for students consistent with curriculum objectives.
- Ability to plan diverse, effective, creative and engaging lessons that include: interactive discussion, understanding and application of knowledge, and the nurturing of problem solvers and critical thinkers.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
- Willingness and ability to foster an affirming yet challenging environment where innovation and creativity are celebrated.
- Broad and diverse pedagogical skills. Willingness and desire to maintain excellent communication with parents; build interactive relationships and address family needs within the parameters of the Trinity Oaks mission.
- Proficient in the use of technology.
- Keeps accurate records, ensuring that students are progressing appropriately and monitors progress through report cards, computer grading program, and other methods.
- Willingness to participate in school-based committees, in cooperative effort with other faculty and staff.
- Seeks out, attends, and participates in ongoing professional development activities.
- Attends and supports school-sponsored student activities, and periodic parent partnership events.
Physical demands:
Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
Applicants may submit a resume and completed application to the address below or online at: https://www.trinity-oaks.org/about-us/employment.cfm
Pay: $6,025.00 - $27,372.00 per year
Work Location: In person
