Social Studies Teacher - Middle and Upper School
New Life is actively hiring a Middle and Upper School Social Studies Teacher!
We offer an inviting, Christian setting with supportive administrators and an engaged student body.
The Social Studies Teacher creates a dynamic and interactive learning environment that encourages 21st century learning. This quality teacher regards spiritual maturity, academic success, and social growth as avenues of learning within the classroom. He/she will proactively communicate with parents and families to ensure partnership in student learning. Collaboration among teachers, administrators, and parents is a high priority and conducted routinely.
Responsibilities
School and Classroom Culture
- Interaction with parents, students, staff and visitors in a positive, friendly, and Christ-centered manner
- Teaches classroom routines and rules with a gospel-centered approach to develop students into Christ-like examples of scholarship, leadership, and service
- Ensure quality support for individual students to guarantee all are successful
- Be available to students for support
- Maintain student relationships that are strong and healthy
Clear Purpose
- Complete lesson plans referencing standards and objectives that are measured daily
- Generates creative lessons with student friendly learning targets
- Disciples students to grow into disciple makers
- Applies Biblical permeation in all lessons
- Routinely uses formative assessment to check student understanding before, during, and after each lesson
- Flexibly plans lessons based on student understanding
Instruction
- Instructs using the gradual release model for quality instruction
- Consistently engages students through interactive lessons
- Transfers learning responsibility to student
- Understands student individual needs in learning
- Encourages collaborative learning, offering feedback to students
- Makes learning relevant to students
Professional Responsibilities
- Initiates a partnership with parents and students to build strong relationships
- Provides ongoing communication with parents to establish trust
- Posts grades and lesson plans on Schoology on a weekly basis
- Attends and collaborates with teachers through PLCs, instructional time, devotions, and staff meetings
- Actively looks for opportunities to serve others
- Monitor bus and carpool areas as assigned
- Conducts Fall and Spring parent-teacher conferences
- Maintain a clean and inviting classroom through bulletin boards and displays of student work
Qualifications Required
Academic
- Bachelor’s degree in middle / upper school education
- MN Teaching License in Social Studies
- Experience related to 21st century learning concepts, project-based learning, and integration of technology in the classroom
- Knowledge and understanding of Christian K-12 education distinctive
- ACSI certificate, or ability to receive one within the year
Spiritual
- Born again believer who exhibits the Fruit of the Spirit in their daily walk
- Regular attendee and supporter of a church whose fundamental beliefs are evangelical in nature
Hours
7:30am – 3:30pm (School Hours are 8am-3pm)
To apply, submit a cover letter and application found on our Career Page(www.newlifeacademy.org/about-nla/careers) to HR Manager (email on Career Page)
Pay: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year