26/27 Upper School History Teacher

Title: Upper School History Teacher

Reports To: Upper School Principal

Mission: Committed to Jesus Christ, North Cobb Christian School provides a biblically based, academically excellent education in a nurturing environment, developing students’ potential to impact their world for Christ.

Qualifications: 

• Prefer a valid Georgia teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned, or a Master's Degree within the applicant’s field
• Bachelor’s degree in education and/or equivalent required subject hours
• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, computer, communication and interpersonal skills
• Teaching experience preferred
• Coaching experience and availability preferred
  
  

Employee Profile:

• Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect: 
• A personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. 
• Evidence of spiritual maturity with a commitment to glorifying and honoring God in all areas of life 
• Acceptance without reservation of the NCCS doctrinal beliefs. 
• A strong, clear Christian testimony. 
• A mature, godly spirit. 
• A person of faith and prayer
  
  

Personally, the employee’s life shall reflect: 

• A lifestyle of biblical integrity. 
• A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness. 
• The ability to listen and respond to counsel.
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attain an ACSI 2-year Temporary Certificate within the first year of employment and an ACSI Standard Certificate in your teaching discipline within 3 years of employment.
• Comply with policies as stated on the Employee Agreement and in the Employee Handbook.
• Contribute to the School’s Improvement Plan by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives. 
• Establish and adjust course syllabi outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals; modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures. 
• Convey information to students by using language concepts, examples, demonstrations, and teaching aids, such as audiovisual equipment and computers. 
• Complete educational requirements by scheduling and assigning instructional activities; following up on results. 
• Assess student learning by preparing, administering, and scoring tests; reviewing and correcting assignments; eliciting student questions and responses; evaluating application of learning to classroom project results. 
• Maintain student-learning results by providing instructional feedback, coaching, counseling, and disciplining students; planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results. 
• Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behavior. 
• Guide students’ personal and social development by establishing rules and procedures for administrative matters, student verbal participation, and student movement within the classroom, between classrooms, and in the common areas. 
• Help parents by providing academic information, suggesting available educational and social resources, addressing parents’ concerns, answering questions, and requests. 
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. 
• Maintain an attractive, organized, safe, and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; implementing annual checkout procedures and record keeping.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish educational results. 
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising school administration of needed actions.
• Promote student engagement in order to inspire and encourage progress while supporting and strengthening the learning capabilities of each student.
• Maintain a healthy learning environment for the students in the classroom as well as instruction while monitoring and managing students’ behavior, including appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues. 
• Provide adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teachers.
• Teach classes assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the Principal.
• Maximize the amount of time available for instruction.
• Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum.
• Know the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal. 
  
  

Other Information:

• This is a 10 month, full time (40 hours per week) contract position. 
• Benefits include medical & dental plans, retirement plan, and tuition discount.