Upper School Computer Science Teacher

 
 

TITLE: Upper School Teacher (Computer Science)
STAFF LEVEL: Faculty
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
STATUS: Full Time, 10-month

Overall Responsibilities
The following expectations and job description are the minimal expectation for teachers at Life Christian Academy. The primary role of a teacher at Life Christian Academy is to teach students to know and love Jesus Christ through ethics, respect, academics, and programs.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Fosters and enhances an effective learning environment, maintains a safe classroom environment conducive to learning

  • Develops and writes daily lesson plans for courses taught in core content areas (Math, Science, English, Music, etc.)

  • Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom management policies and procedures governing student behavior, conduct and discipline

  • Communicates with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, on a regular basis, maintains an open, positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement

  • Monitors student progress and collects data that demonstrates progress

  • Establishes goals and objectives for students that are aligned with courses

  • Plans and uses a variety of researched-based teaching strategies to differentiate instruction in the classroom

  • Keeps abreast of current research and best practices in their field of expertise (or in their content area)

  • Uses class time well with activities that engage students’ attention and demonstrate a clear purpose

  • Gives clear directions and well-organized examples and explanations

  • Uses questions and explanations that promote clear thinking

  • Teaches students how to ask questions to problem solve in various academic and social settings

  • Creates a learning environment founded on student learning rather than curriculum

  • Creates an equitable environment of community among students which fosters a respect of each member’s individuality, diversity, and strengths

  • Is available to any parent or student who wishes to have a conference

  • Plans for and uses online and eLearning as needed/directed

  • Learns and uses the FACTS LMS (Learning Management System) as directed

  • Models Biblical principles in making choices to impact students

  • Adheres to the faculty and staff professional dress code as determined by the school administration

  • Actively supervises students in Chapel to ensure attention and engagement and to assist/maintain a positive culture

  • Enforces all school policies and processes, including dress policy, mobile phone policy, behavior expectations

  • Articulates in writing and speaking how the teacher’s Christian faith integrates with his or her teaching

  • Attend morning staff devotions at 7:55am to 8:10am

  • Select and use curricular materials that will help students achieve these outcomes

  • Select in advance the means of assessment to measure students’ learning

  • Facilitate class participation in standardized testing and the use the data from the tests to modify instruction based on need

  • Provide tutorials for students before and after school as needed.

  • Compose a working syllabus and scope and sequence for each class subject and make professional adjustments as necessary to meet the needs of individual learners

  • Complete paperwork including academic progress reports, report cards four times per year, complete inventories of classroom equipment/supplies/books, records of attendance, administration of achievement tests, end of year debriefing evaluation forms

  • Contribute to student events – organization, administration, and supervision

  • Mentor assigned students as a part of the academic mentoring program

  • Other duties as assigned

Role Competencies

  • Practice love, joy, patience, kindness, self-control, gentleness, faithfulness, and truthfulness

  • Demonstrates a passion for Christian education

  • Professing Christian who can articulate the Gospel to others

  • Faithfully support Life Center Church and its ministries

  • In professional growth the teacher is expected to:

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all school community groups (school board, school leaders, colleagues, staff, parents, and students)

  • Reflects on personal performance for continuous improvement & implementation of best practices

  • Have a developed personal philosophy of Christian education

  • Collaborate constructively with colleagues and administration by contributing ideas and listening

  • Observe the Matthew 18 principle in conflict resolution, avoiding a negative, critical spirit, and taking problems to administrator if necessary

  • Attend and participate in staff devotions, student chapels, teacher’s meetings, staff/student retreats, church sponsored functions, and other meetings and activities as assigned

  • Participate in Professional Learning Community efforts

  • Serve on academic committees and teams

  • In Community relations the teacher is expected to:

  • Participate actively in the community, especially in the church community

  • Model love for Christ and students beyond the school day and campus.

  • Reflect a positive view of Life Center/Life Christian in interaction with the local community, social media, etc.

  • Contribute to a positive and enjoyable working environment

  • Be proficient with Word, Excel, and ability to become proficient with relevant software and/or applications

Certifications and Licensure

  • First Aid/CPR

  • Valid Driver’s license

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)

  • Washington State Teacher Certification preferred (or demonstrated ability to attain within 2 years of commencement)

  • Classroom experience preferred (beginning teachers are encouraged to apply)

  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn to use and teach use of adaptive software

Cultural Attributes Required

  • Passionate Personal Relationship with Jesus

  • Biblical Ethics & Integrity

  • Role Competent

  • Stewardship

  • Teamwork Minded

  • Adapti-Positive

  • Mission Focused

  • Self-Developer

  • Helpful

Continued Education and Training
This role must maintain all minimum certifications and may be required to attend relevant training as determined by the Supervisor, Head of School, or HR Managing Director.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently is required to talk or hear and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls including excessive keyboarding or typing. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, and stoop, kneels, crouch, or crawl stand, walk, and reach with hands or arms. Good health, and good physical condition, appropriate to the position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision; depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to read small print.


Travel
Travel is not expected as part of this position.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Hours
Full time 30-32 hours per week, which includes: Monday – Friday 8:15am – 3:15pm during school day operations. Requires occasional evening and weekend work pertaining to school’s needs and events as scheduled in advance. Attendance is also required for various meetings that may include department meetings, staff meetings, RTI meetings, and professional development training. Attendance is also required for the Annual Meeting and additional meetings as requested.


Benefits
Paid holidays, personal day, sick leave, health insurance, life/ad&d/long term disability, and 403b match opportunity all in accordance with the Life Center Employee Handbook of Policies, Practices, and Procedures.

Supervisor: Upper School Principal


Compensation
$39,878 - $64,780 annually depending on qualifications and education

Description Updated 2/21/2024 ds