KICS is USA fully accredited K – 12 distinctively North American Christian school, is seeking a mission driven Middle School English Language Arts Teacher for the academic year 2024 – 2025.

Qualifications: 

• Passion for serving God in the context of education 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education with English emphasis
• ACSI certification or ability to obtain 
• Experience teaching US curriculum at the secondary level 

Responsibilities: 

• Teach assigned ELA courses for grades 6-8 
• Collaborat with department, middle school team, and administration around student progress 
• Complete and implement effective lessons and teaching strategies
• Follow grading policies 
• Use data from NWEA MAP and benchmark assessments to guide instruction and support students 
• Follow the curriculum map and standards for each course and grade level
• Prepare students for high school level language arts 
• Follow discipline system and uses PBIS, Love & Logic, and Restorative Practices
• Other duties and courses as assigned 

Professional Characteristics: 

• Teaches/leads from a Christ-centered worldview 
• Effectively collaborates in team settings 
• Demonstrates superb communication skills 
• Operates from a growth mindset, able to reflect, learn, and progress
• Articulates high expectations with students, parents, and colleagues and provides support so expectations can be met 
• Shows a love of learning that translates into a positive, rigorous classroom culture 
• Embraces diversity and values the contributions of each individual 
• Utilizes technology to enhance student learning and partner with parents 
• Exhibits a passion for equipping students to think critically, solve problems, and exercise self-discipline 
• Interacts with people in a culturally intelligent manner  
• Lives out faith in a way that facilitates discipleship, mentoring, and relationship building with students

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