Job Summary

A full-time Junior High School Instructor is needed for the current 2024-25 school year (7th grade). Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and be able to teach all core subjects at the Junior High level: Bible, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Teaching experience is desired. The pay range for this position is $35- 40 per hour depending on experience.

The Instructor will have a stand-alone traditional classroom of no more than 10 students who require a structured learning environment with extra support in the fundamentals. 

The Junior High School Instructor will apply their spiritual walk, academic training, and teaching ability to multi-subject content instruction and development of students per the PPCS mission statement and our commitment to being an excellent Christian school. 

Job Duties

Planning and Preparation:

• Follow the curriculum based on the scope and sequence provided for each course.
• Design instruction based upon content expertise and best pedagogical practices in Junior High education
• Plan instruction based on the characteristics of a diverse student population.
• Set clear, relevant, rigorous, suitable, and assessable learning outcomes for the course, units, and daily lesson plans
• Apply knowledge of and ability to use resources and technology
• Design learning experiences that are sequenced and structured, which are aligned with instructional outcomes and are appropriate for the length of class time
• Design effective and appropriate student assessments, including rubrics to measure success

1.   Create a classroom environment conducive to learning

• Create a safe environment of respect and value
• Establish a culture for learning for all students in the class that demonstrates encouragement and “can do” attitudes. 
• Manage classroom procedures and student behavior
• Create an effective digital learning environment
• Organize physical space to support the learning process
• Foster the presence of the Fruit of the Spirit

1.   Daily instruction

• Communicate with students clearly and effectively, including written instructions and verbal answers
• Use instructional techniques to elicit thoughtful responses
• Engage students in learning
• Use assessments throughout the instructional process and provide meaningful feedback
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness in the classroom
• Demonstrate Biblical Integration (this is aided by PPCS curriculum implementation and embedded Biblical Integration.

Professional Responsibilities

1.   Reflect thoughtfully and accurately on teaching
2.   Timely and accurately updates records

• Regularly update of PowerSchool (weekly)
• Maintain a clear and accurate teacher site (Google Classroom)
• Ensure that lesson plans and homework are accurate (Curriculum Trak)
• Take attendance and mark tardies as appropriate

1.   Communicate with stakeholders (students, parents, counselors, peer teachers, administration)

• Pro-actively relay clear information about the class to stakeholders
• Proactively share information about individual students as needed
• Engage stakeholders in the class as needed
• Contact parents if a student is struggling (C- or lower)
• Respond to communication within 24 hours

1.   Service to the school and support of school leadership with a positive attitude. 

• Participates in mandatory school events, such as Back to School Night, Open House, community events
• Fulfill professional responsibilities, such as accreditation documentation and supervision duties, with a positive and professional attitude

1.   Show Christ-like professionalism

• Integrity and ethical Christian conduct
• Positive attitude conveyed in word and deed
• Uses Matthew 18 as a model to handle personal conflict and address any issues in private. 
• Collaborate and evenly share workload with other colleagues in shared tasks and assignments
• Logical thinking and practical decision‐making
• Follow attendance and punctuality expectations in the faculty handbook
• Compliance with school regulations
• Design clear and appropriate plans and materials for substitutes
• Provide required documentation, such as, but not limited to Teacher Goal-Setting (fall), Teacher Self-Evaluation (spring), Textbook Updates (spring), etc.

Personal Qualifications

• Have proven evidence of adequate preparation, background, and ability required by the position.
• Be committed to implement and enforce policies and follow prescribed procedures.
• Have the skill to make and effectively communicate timely decisions.
• Have the ability to foster creativity and be responsible for creative ideas.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level through CTC or ACSI
• Possess the technical skills to teach successfully in a digital learning environment
• Committed to accepting learners—mentally, spiritually, physically, and academically—as God created them. It means teaching students at their individual level of understanding and providing instruction at a pace at which they can succeed to their highest potential.
• Maintain a current ACSI teaching certificate
• Maintain state teaching credentials, if applicable
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Master’s degree is highly encouraged
• 2 years of teaching experience (preferred)

Knowledge and Skills

• Content knowledge
• Teaching ability
• Aptitude to learn new technology
• Creation of rubrics
• Creation of a variety of assessment methods
• Data-driven instruction, including benchmark (interim) assessment creation and analysis

Christian Role Model Commitment

• Express a testimony of a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
• Serve as a Christian role model and a consecrated Christian, dedicated to the purpose and goals of the Christian school.
• Have an understanding of the philosophy and objectives of Pacific Point Christian Schools.
• Be regular in attendance at a Christian Bible-believing church of your choice. 
• Be in agreement with the PPCS Statement of Faith and be committed to daily prayer.

 Essential Functions

• Content-specific instruction
• Department collaboration
• Curriculum development and implementation
• Spiritual role modeling and mentoring
• Professional duties

Non-Essential Functions

• After School Enrichment Options
• Coaching 
• Tutoring

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Teachers share TORT liability coverage and will be assigned an area on campus for before- or after-school supervision of students. 

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment—no heavy lifting
• Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and/or ramps, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity, distinguishing colors
• Frequent: Lifting, moderate, 15-44 pounds; carrying, moderate, 15-44 pounds
• Frequent: Be able to sit or stand for long periods and can work in the sun or outside

Mental Demands for Teachers 

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions

• Work with frequent deadlines

Working Conditions

• The Junior High Teacher will be assigned a classroom in which to conduct class. 
• The Junior High Teacher also has access to a teachers’ lounge in which to prepare for class, copy materials needed for class, grade student work, and eat lunch.

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