Jr High Math Teacher
Jr. High Math Teacher
Part-time position
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy is seeking an outstanding middle school math teacher.
The successful candidate will be a knowledgeable and highly effective educator who can skillfully integrate his or her Christian faith with their academic content area and our curriculum.
We are seeking:
- A teacher who is a devoted and mature follower of Jesus Christ, so that God might be honored in our school, and that our students might be mentored by authentic Christian role models.
- A teacher who is interested in becoming an expert in his or her field, and who is highly qualified in the instructional methodology and pedagogy of their content area and of teaching in general.
- A teacher who is intellectually and professionally curious.
- A teacher who calls his or her students to the higher purposes and worthy goals that Scripture holds as the standard for all followers of Jesus Christ.
- A teacher who is ready to integrate vibrant faith with excellent academics, while providing a safe and healthy classroom environment.
- A teacher who understands and unreservedly supports the philosophy, objectives, and teaching position of Trinity Oaks Christian Academy.
Job summary:
The math teacher is someone who loves high school students and is responsible for facilitating the learning of Math 1, 2, 3, and Algebra by creating a stimulating learning environment in which every student is expected to reach their own academic potential. This teacher will help each student build a solid mathematical foundation and an understanding of the structure of mathematics and will motivate each student to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems.
Core competencies include:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Candidate must be able to convey information and ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner.
- A firm understanding of and a passion for working with High School students
- Appropriate level of subject-matter knowledge.
- Skill at establishing learning objectives for students consistent with curriculum objectives.
- Ability to plan diverse, effective, creative and engaging lessons that include: interactive discussion, understanding and application of knowledge, and the nurturing of problem solvers and critical thinkers.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
- Willingness and ability to foster an affirming yet challenging environment where innovation and creativity are celebrated.
- Broad and diverse pedagogical skills.
- Willingness and desire to maintain excellent communication with parents; build interactive relationships and address family needs within the parameters of the Trinity Oaks mission.
- Proficient in the use of technology.
- Keeps accurate records, ensuring that students are progressing appropriately and monitors progress through report cards, computer grading program, and other methods.
- Willingness to participate in school-based committees, in cooperative effort with other faculty and staff.
- Seeks out, attends, and participates in ongoing professional development activities.
Attends and supports school-sponsored student activities, and periodic parent partnership events.