The Middle School Bible teacher will provide the instruction necessary to facilitate positive growth in all students and to ensure the development of their Christ-like character and heart of service. 

Main Tasks:

• Teach up to 25 periods per week.
• Plan lessons using the Planbook.com program
• Create and maintain a positive classroom environment focused on growth and excellence
• Ensure instruction and assessments are in alignment with the curriculum and mission of the school
• Identify, select, and modify instructional methods to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies within the classroom that fully support the curriculum and mission of the school
• Regularly review curriculum guides and plan lessons that lead to fulfillment of course priorities and goals
• Ensure the use of the provided curriculum to the best of your ability
• Relate subject matter to Christian life and Biblical teaching
• Create a classroom environment that is pleasant, culturally sensitive and nurturing
• Implement an effective classroom management/discipline program that promotes effective student learning
• Maintain accurate and timely entry of grades
• Communicate student progress as scheduled
• Monitor an advisory or study hall if necessary
• Perform school-related duties as requested or assigned by administrators that enhance the ‘student life,’ mission and vision of the school which may require work beyond the typical school day
• Participate in staff duties such as guiding student drop off and pick up
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Participate in scheduled in-service, curriculum planning and professional development activities
• Attend beginning of the year orientation
• Complete all end of the year duties from the checklist
• Establish and maintain good working relationship with students and parents
• Communicate with parents by holding Parent-Teacher conferences
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, and parents and follow the Matthew 18:15-20 principle in resolving conflict with others (refer to section 7.7 in the Staff Handbook)