Required Personal Qualities
It is expected that the teacher will...
Demonstrate sensitivity toward staff, parent, volunteers, and children, and an ability to interact effectively
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with them.
Sign and live by the school's lifestyle statement as a condition for employment and continued
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employment ministry.
Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way
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he should go” (Proverbs 22:6).
Be an enthusiastic visionary, and encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level.
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Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
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Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in the operation of the
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classroom and school.
Display friendliness and a good sense of humor.
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Display courtesy and patience in dealing with others.
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Be a team player.
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Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.
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Respectfully submit and be loyal to the constituted authority.
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Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste
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consistent with school policy.
Essential Job Functions—Accountabilities
It is expected that the teacher will...
Spiritual Leadership
Motivate students to accept God's gift of salvation, and be a Christian witness and role model to them in
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order to help them grow in their faith.
Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity.
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Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters.
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Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.
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Academic Leadership
Integrate biblical principles and the Christian worldview throughout the curriculum and activities.
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Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the
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administration.
Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to
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reach the whole child—spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work.
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Regularly assess the learning of students, and provide progress reports as required.
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Respond in a timely manner to parent requests for help or information.
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Participate in informal parent-teacher conferences.
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Administrative Leadership
Have the ability to accomplish the goals and objectives assigned by the school administration and
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school policy.
Understand supervision and how to lead in a positive manner.
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Provide a good learning environment by keeping proper discipline in the classroom, and other places on
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the school premises.
Meet regularly with other staff members to ensure coordination of programs and prompt problem
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resolution.
Respect professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about
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children, parents, or staff.
Maintain regular and accurate records of attendance and grades to meet the demands for a
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comprehensive knowledge of each student's progress.
Keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of student progress or deficiencies
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