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Job Title:            English Teacher

Job Status:         Full-Time,  10 Months

Exempt Status:  Exempt

Department:      Academics - English

Reports to:         Division Principal

Job Summary 

The primary responsibility of the teacher is to provide classroom instruction to the students of The King’s Academy, as well as being a Christian role model to them.  Teachers should view their role as ministry, helping each student towards reaching their full potential in Christ. This position teaches high school courses in up to three different subjects (including AP courses for High School).

Essential Job Functions

Planning and Teaching

• Develops a curriculum map for each course taught where learning objectives are aligned with California State Standards and the school’s Expected Student Learning Results
• Prepares detailed lesson plans 
• Uses a variety of teaching methodologies to create an engaging and safe classroom setting where all students are held to high expectations 

Grading

• Grades all assignments, tests, quizzes, and projects in a timely manner, using the grading scale provided by the school
• Keeps an accurate record of all grades for each student, timely submitting them to the Registrar 
• Records homework for the day/week on the school portal 

Classroom Management

• Keeps an accurate record of all attendance and tardies for each student.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom to ensure maximum learning
• Provides an uncluttered, healthy, and neat classroom that promotes a good learning and working environment
• Always keeps an emergency lesson plan and current substitute folder in case of an unexpected absence
• Creates backup videos of lessons for students to refer back to

Communication

• Communicates with parents on an “as needed” basis regarding their student’s academic or behavioral status in the class
• Returns phone calls and emails within 24 hours
• Keeps an accurate record of all communications with parents
• Advises the Department Lead as soon as plans to be away from the classroom are being considered

Meetings and Events

• Attends Grade Level and Department meetings, as scheduled
• Leads a daily student homegroup
• Coordinates field trips and special events, as needed
• Attends the Staff and students’ Retreat every year, as scheduled by the Administration
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in English
• 3 years of teaching experience at HS/JH level
• Experience teaching AP level courses is preferred
• Experience teaching and/or leading speech and debate classes//teams is highly  desirable
• ACSI or state certification is preferred

Skills and Abilities 

• Broad knowledge and experience in the teaching field
• Above average skills in lesson planning
• Ability to incorporate best education practices, including the effective use of technology
• Excellent skills in communicating both orally and in written form
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example  

Core Characteristics 

• Commitment to serving Jesus Christ
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment
• Ability to keep confidential information
• Energetic, flexible, resourceful
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Able to understand, love and relate to students
• Must be active in a local Christian body of believers or at least pursuing community with other Christ-followers
• Must have compatible theology on significant issues of TKA's Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Agreement

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Required to use the computer throughout the day
• Frequently communicates with students, parents and colleagues throughout the day.
• Work will be performed from the campus
• Will move throughout the campus during the day
• May occasionally have to lift up to 20-pounds
• Work is performed, Mid-August to Mid-June, Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm 
  • This position will occasionally require you to work nights, weekends and overnights (for trips/events). As much advance notice as possible will be provided. 
  • The months listed are approximate, and the annual start and end date will be dictated by the school calendar and the department’s needs. 

Please Note: 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; therefore, this job description is subject to change.

About The King's Academy

The King’s Academy is an independent, college preparatory school for grades 6-12 serving 950 students. The school's mission statement guides everything we do: "The King’s Academy is a Christ-centered school that inspires academic excellence, servant leadership, and enduring relationships." The King’s Academy is accredited by both the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). TKA was ranked by Niche as the #1 Best Christian High School in the San Francisco Bay Area, and #7 in California. TKA is looking for the best Christian educators! Every staff member at The King’s Academy is vital to the school’s number one mission which is ministry to our students. We know that the quality of the staffs' character inevitably establishes the professional and spiritual quality of the school and has an enormously significant and life-changing influence on the development of the students' confidence and character. That is why, first and foremost, all of The King's Academy staff members are Christ followers who have a passion for teaching, mentoring, and discipling junior high and high school students. As part of ...a comprehensive spiritual life program, staff members at TKA have the privilege of mentoring students in a variety of ways. Staff serve alongside students on annual service trips to locations in the U.S. and abroad, participate with students in yearly off-site weekend retreats, and lead small home groups and chapel discussions. The King’s Academy teaching staff includes 76 members, with a total staff of nearly 150. Approximately 90% of classes have less than 25 students, allowing for individual attention and support. TKA welcomes diverse people at all levels of campus life to support the diversity of our student body. We have bright and dedicated faculty and staff who work in a supportive environment characterized by a desire to serve God and a commitment to mutual respect and collaboration. The King’s Academy provides a competitive salary and benefits package including excellent medical, dental, life and 403B plans. Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions. Consider joining The King's Academy team and help us prepare students for college, life, service and eternity. For more information about TKA, please visit www.tka.org.

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