PBCA Language Arts Teacher (5th-7th Grades)

Are you seeking a position at a fast-growing private classical Christian school? We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Language Arts Teacher to join our dynamic education team. Palm Beach Christian Academy (PBCA) is the school ministry of Family Church. As an education professional, you will help shape future Christian leaders who will advance God’s church, community, and His Kingdom on earth. This position implements a classical Christian curriculum that fosters a love for ancient wisdom, instilling virtue, connecting Christ to every subject, and developing world class rhetorical skills. The ideal candidate will work closely with their team to create a vibrant classical Christian school culture.

This is a 10-month position, reports to the School Administration.

Responsibilities

Create engaging lesson plans and newsletters that align with the goals of the curriculum for the school.

Teach knowledge and skills to students utilizing the course of study prescribed by the approved curriculum.

Adapt the curriculum to the needs of the students with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional needs.

Evaluate each student.

Communicate with parents and Administration on individual student’s progress.

Evaluate each student’s progress to the level being taught and enter grades regularly into the Student Information System.

Follow the Policies and Procedures as set forth by the Administration.

Provide a clean, safe, and nurturing classroom environment.

Participate in all school meetings, trainings, and orientations.

Complete all in-service hours on time.

Turn in all required paperwork on time.

Maintain parent board and bulletin board.

Cooperate in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-school activities.

Maintain appropriate records for students.

Establish and maintain standards for acceptable student behavior using appropriate techniques.

Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills, share expertise with others.

Follow directions of Team Leader.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Evidence of strong Christian faith and values.

Must hold a bachelor’s or higher degree or have at least three years of teaching experience in public or private schools, or have special skills, knowledge, or expertise for qualification to provide instruction in subjects taught.

Degree in education and/or teaching certification preferred.

Evidence of knowledge of middle school curriculum and the ability to implement it.

Must be able to manage a classroom.

Evidence of ability to interact collaboratively with students, parents, and Administration.

Evidence of excellent oral and written skills.

Must pass a drug test and level 2 background check.

Skills

Communication both written and oral.

Decision making.

Commitment to school’s vision and mission.

Classroom leadership and management.

Organization.

Critical thinking skills.

Flexible.

Teamwork.

Able to handle moderate to high stress levels.

Excellent integrity and demonstrates ability to model strong Christian character in their life to others.

Full-time Employee Benefits

Employer and employee shared healthcare coverage with employer funded declining balance debit card.

Employer and employee shared Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life.

Employer-paid Consumerism Card, including health advocacy and Teladoc telemedicine.

Employer-paid retirement benefit after one year of service, with 5% employer contribution.

Two weeks of school assigned vacation.

Paid holidays.

Child enrollment tuition benefit.

Employer-paid basic life insurance for three times annual salary.

Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.

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