Job Description

Applicants for this position must model Christ-like behavior and attitudes which will positively impact students in leading them to Christ. She/He must be able to deliver instruction on the indicated subjects or grade levels to students using a variety of teaching methods and activities. The selected employee will also be responsible for other school duties as may be assigned by the principal.

Skills, Education, and Experience Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required.
• North American Division (Denominational) Teacher Certification is required and must be maintained.
• Applicant must be a Seventh-day Adventist church member in good standing. Applicant must possess a love for God, a love for working with children, and a desire to see each child in Heaven.
• Successful classroom experience is preferred. Must have a service-oriented attitude, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work with students and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Possessing competent technology skills using current educational software and hardware is essential.
• Must be organization, have attention to detail, be self-directed, and motivated.
• Absolute confidentiality is required.
• Curriculum familiarity, content knowledge, as well as proficient instructional delivery are crucial.

Job Responsibilities:

• Promote the Seventh-day Adventist philosophy, ensuring that all subject matter is taught from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective based on curriculum guidelines and requirements of the North American Division, Southern Union Conference and Florida Conference.
• Develop and submit weekly lesson plans. 
• Select subject matter that is academically and developmentally appropriate for diverse abilities and interests.
• Employ a variety of teaching techniques and activities appropriate to student learning styles and subject matter, stimulate critical and creative thinking, and monitor student understanding.
• Use a variety of evaluate techniques to provide feedback and communicate progress, providing opportunities for students to learn from mistakes as well as successes.
• Utilize appropriate classroom management routines that facilitate student engagement and continuity.
• Provide for individual differences through diagnostic and prescriptive teaching.
• Communicate challenging expectations that encompass critical and creative thinking as well as problem-solving skills.
• Take attendance, monitor and address dress code issues at the beginning of every class.
• Establish and maintain a Christian atmosphere within the classroom and campus. 
• Maintain a classroom climate conducive to student learning, allowing sufficient time for academic activities.
• Utilize effective behavior management techniques which promote self-discipline.
• Systematically involve all students in the instructional process and encourage intellectual risk taking.
• Develop a Student Action Plan for struggling students, closely monitor progress and share with students and parents at least quarterly
• Maintain accurate and organized student class records (attendance, grades, etc.) on the school's Student Information System in compliance with administration.
• Evaluate student learning through assessments, i.e. appropriate homework, assignments, quizzes, tests, essays and projects on a weekly, quarterly, semester and yearly basis.
• Communicate with parents regularly, keeping them well-informed.
• Conduct parent / teacher conferences when necessary.

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