Teacher Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Goal:                                 The teacher shall prayerfully help students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God.

Overview:                        The teacher shall be a born-again college graduate, certified or certifiable, who feels called of God to the teaching profession. Other qualifications may be added by the Board as deemed appropriate.

Contracted by:                 School board upon recommendation of the administrator for one year.

Responsible to:                Administrator.

Supervises:                        May supervise student teachers, aides, and volunteers.

Evaluation:                        Teacher performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel and this job description. Details are found in the Employee Handbook.

Type of Position:             X Exempt;     Nonexempt; X Salaried;     Hourly

REQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES

The teacher shall:

1. Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior.

2. Believe that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living.

3. Be in whole-hearted agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith and Christian philosophy of education.

4. Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God’s Biblical standards for sexual conduct. Luke 6:40.

5. Be a member in good standing at a local, evangelical church that has a Statement of Faith in agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith.

6. Show by example the importance of Scripture study and memorization, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the Body of Christ.

7. Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go.”

ADDITIONAL PERSONAL QUALITIES

The teacher shall:

1. Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and be prepared to assist them in that task.

2. Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.

3. Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.

4. Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and agreement with school policy.

5. Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.

6. Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.

7. Shall notify the administration of any policy he/she is unable to support.

8. Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately.

9. Place his/her teaching ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities.

10. Make an effort to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of the community.

JOB DESCRIPTION – Essential Functions

The teacher shall:

1. Reflect the purpose of the school which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity.

2. Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian role modeling.

3. Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ.

4. Cooperate with the Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.

5. Teach classes as assigned following prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the administrator.

6. Integrate biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities.

7. Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good learning environment.

8. Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom.

9. Plan broadly through the use of semester and quarterly plans and objectives, and more currently through the use of a Lesson Plan Book.

10. Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work.

11. Utilize valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the school’s philosophy.

12. Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.

13. Plan through approved channels the balanced classroom use of field trips, guest speakers, and other media.

14. Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work.

15. Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

16. Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress.

17. Keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of failure.

18. Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public.

19. Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.

20. Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.

21. Seek the counsel of the administrator, colleagues, and parents while maintaining a teachable attitude.

22. Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, inservice, retreats, committee, faculty, and Parent Teacher Fellowship meetings.

23. Know the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature.

24. Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any duty assigned. Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.

JOB DESCRIPTION – Supplemental Functions

The teacher shall:

1. Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.

2. Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.

3. Provide input and constructive recommendations for school administrative and managerial functions.

4. Support the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible.

5. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration.

Physical Requirements to Fulfill the Essential Functions of this Position

FREQUENCY OF REQUIRED EXPOSURE/USE WORK ENVIRONMENTOCCASIONALFREQUENTDAILY
COLD (50 F or less)X  
HEAT (90 F or more) X 
GASES/FUMES/DUST  X
CHEMICALS/SOLVENTS  X
NOISE  X
CLIMBING STAIRS  X
CRAWLING OR KNEELING X 
STANDING  X
SITTING  X
WALKING  X
RUNNINGX  
BENDING  X
REACHING OVER SHOULDERX  
PUSHINGX  
PULLINGX  
MOVING HEAVY ITEMS
LIFTING/LOWERING:
Up to 20 lbsX  
Up to 50 lbsX  
LIFTING OVER SHOULDER:
Up to 20 lbsX  
CARRYING:
Up to 20 lbsX  
Up to 50 lbsX  
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Philosophy of Education

Worldview & Philosophy of Life

Worldview and philosophy of life are critical values for an educational institution. As a Christian
ministry, the CCS Worldview and Philosophy of Life are grounded in its Statement of Faith.
The Statement of Faith includes biblical facts and references to God, man, the inspiration of the
Bible, revelation, truth, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

Philosophy of Schools & Learning

The purpose of the school is to assist parents with their God-given responsibilities to teach and
train their children and to assist children in discovering their unique talents while developing
their identities in Christ.

Educational Practice

Basic educational goals are as follows:
• To give glory to God in all things
• To develop spiritual servant/leaders
• To develop an understanding of one’s unique responsibility to God
• To help students make the most of their capabilities and make accommodations for
their limitations
• To encourage creativity and curiosity
• To equip students to communicate effectively in reading, writing, speaking, and
listening.
• To provide a well-balanced education with academics, fine arts, and athletics
• To teach students to make constructive use of leisure time

Teacher-Learner Relationships

Since the Bible is the academic and administrative foundation for the Christian school, educators
and students must acknowledge and submit to its authority.


1. Administrators and faculty function as guides to advance the Spiritual and moral growth
of the learners.
2. Faculty are responsible for helping students develop a proper self-image.
3. Education must be learner centered. Every student is different.

Diversity

1. School personnel must understand the dynamics of various cultures.
2. Staff must accept how those dynamics affect attitudes and communication within the
school.
3. School leadership must maintain a heightened awareness of cultural issues involving the
school.
4. Educators in the Christian school must be sensitive to language and socio-economic
diversity in students and families they serve.

Statement of Faith

The Holy Scriptures.  The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the verbally and plenary inspired Word of God.  The Scriptures are inerrant, infallible, and God-breathed, and, therefore, are the final authority for faith and life.  The sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament are the complete and divine revelation of God to man.  The Scriptures shall be interpreted according their normal grammatical-historical meaning.  (2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21).

The Godhead. There is one God, the eternally existing Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; co-eternal in being, co-identical in nature, co-equal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfection.  (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14; John 14:10, 26).

Christ and His Work. The Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man, without ceasing to be God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful men (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; Luke 1:35; John 1:1-2, 14; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Gal. 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-8).

The Lord Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through his death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice; and, our justification is made sure by His literal, physical resurrection from the dead (Acts 2:18-36; Romans 3:24-25; I Peter 2:24; Ephesians 1:7; I Peter 13-5).

The Lord Jesus Christ ascended to Heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God, where, as our High Priest, He fulfills the ministry of Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate (Acts 1:9-10; Hebrews 7:25; 9:24; Romans 8:34; I John 2:1-2).

The Total Depravity of Man. Man was created in the image and likeness of God, but in Adam’s sin the human race fell, man inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God; and, man is totally depraved, and, of himself, utterly unable to remedy his lost condition (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:22-23; 5:12; 6:23; Ephesians 2: 1-3; 4:17-19).

Salvation. The Bible teaches that there is only one way of salvation and that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins (John 1:12; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-10; I Peter 1:18-19; John 14:6).

Missions. God has given all believers a great commission to proclaim the Gospel to all nations so that there might be a great multitude from every nation, tribe, ethnic group, and language group who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.  As ambassadors of Christ, we must use all available means to go to the foreign nations and not wait for them to come to us (Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-48; John 20:21; Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 5:20).