ELA Middle School Teacher

Middle School Teacher

English/Language Arts/Electives

2025-2026 school year

Title: Classroom Teacher

Supervisor: Principal

Status: Full-time

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The teacher is a competent leader who shepherds the students placed in his/her care. In caring for students, special attention is given to each student’s needs.

SPIRITUAL

·          Leads by example in showing the importance of involvement in a Bible-believing church, Scripture memorization, Bible study, prayer, and witnessing

·          Driven to lead others to accept God’s gift of salvation in Jesus Christ and encouraging them to growth in their faith

·          Seeks to maintain a healthy, Biblical balance between God, family, church, and calling

·          Models a life characterized by Biblical principles in relation to discipleship, attitude, speech, and actions

·          Manages conflict in dealing with students, parents, staff, and administration by employing the Matthew 18 principle

PROFESSIONAL

·          Stays current in field via conferences, seminars, CEU’s, etc.

·          Knows and follows all Board of Education and Administrative policies and Procedures (Staff, Parent/Student, Crisis, and Activities Handbook)

·          Promotes unity and kindness within the school through participating in meetings, the sharing and receiving of ideas, and maintaining a spirit of collegiality

·          Effectively and appropriately communicates with students, parents, staff, and administration in a clear and timely manner

·          Organizes, maintains, and manages every area of their domain; to include attendance and grade records, lesson planning, and calendars

RELATIONAL

·          Demonstrates Christ-like love for others within CCA and throughout the community

·          Accepts and respects each student and assists them in reaching their fullest potential

·          Exhibits the fruits of the Spirit in their relationships with others

·          Maintains confidentiality

·          Promotes the uniqueness of CCA and represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to all.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

·          Teaches ELA to 5th-8th graders, plus an elective class

·          Curriculum centers around literature units of study and incorporates all of the elements of an ELA classroom: reading, writing, vocabulary development, spelling, and grammar.

·          Plans lessons, at least a week in advance, that are based on the school’s course of study and curriculum objectives, preparing the electronically or via sub folder for unexpected absences

·          Plans for and conducts productive parent conferences

·          Evaluates students properly, fairly, timely, and efficiently

·          Integrates Biblical truth in all subject areas

·          Maintains a classroom atmosphere that is conducive to optimal learning

·          Uses effective, consistent, and fair administration of discipline

·          Establishes and executes classroom routines, expectations, and procedures

·          Demonstrates an appropriate level of knowledge in his/her subject area

·          Maintains a classroom atmosphere characterized by joy and enthusiasm

·          Provides effective introductions, explanations, and summaries of instruction material to aid in student comprehension

·          A teacher’s life should reflect that of Jesus Christ.

Pay Range: $26,000 – $29,450

Contact Person: Myra Williams, Principal/Administrator, 913-229-5295, [email protected]