Middle School Math/Science Teacher (6-8th grade)
Employer: Phoenix Christian Preparatory School | Location: Phoenix, Arizona, US | Salary: Competitive | Closing date: May 12, 2025
Sector: Academic / Research | Field: Conservation science | Discipline: Biology | Salary Type: Salary | Employment Type: Full time
Responsibilities
The teacher will work closely with students and staff to deliver a Christ-centered science curriculum covering earth, life, and physical sciences. The candidate must be an evangelical Christian committed to a Biblical lifestyle, demonstrating patience, humility, integrity, and kindness. Collaboration with administration, faculty, students, and parents is essential.
Required Personal Qualities
- Agreement with the school's Statement of Faith and Christian philosophy.
- Character qualities: enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, punctuality.
- Ability to handle stress with emotional stability and optimism.
- Loyalty and respect for authority.
- Transparency regarding policies they cannot support.
- Respect for confidentiality.
- Appreciation for diversity within the community.
- Professional representation of the school.
- Ability to build rapport with students, parents, and staff.
- Adherence to Matthew 18 principles in conflicts.
- Seek counsel and maintain a teachable attitude.
- Effective communication skills.
Spiritual Development
- Personal salvation through Jesus Christ.
- Belief in the Bible as God's Word.
- Role model in attitude, speech, actions, and biblical standards.
- Regular church attendance at an evangelical church aligned with school beliefs.
- Demonstrate Scripture study, prayer, witnessing, and unity.
- Reflect the school's purpose to honor Christ.
- Encourage students' faith growth and self-worth in Christ.
- Spiritual maturity and personal qualities to guide students.
- Respect for parents' primary role in education.
- Present a Christian example through appearance and conduct.
Curriculum and Instruction
- Follow assigned classes and curriculum scope.
- Stay current in teaching methods and content.
- Integrate biblical principles throughout teaching.
- Maintain discipline and a positive learning environment.
- Keep a clean and organized classroom.
- Design engaging, individualized lessons challenging students.
- Use effective teaching techniques and diverse instructional aids.
- Plan for field trips, guest speakers, and media use.
- Assign meaningful homework and assess student progress regularly.
- Prepare for daily and long-term instruction.
- Manage classroom effectively and maintain accurate attendance and grading.
- Update lesson plans and course information in the system.
- Align lessons with adopted standards and individual needs.
Professional Conduct
- Communicate student concerns to administration.
- Implement school policies and procedures cooperatively.
- Know emergency and mandated reporting protocols.
- Notify administration if unable to fulfill duties.
- Engage in professional development activities.
- Maintain current credentials and endorsements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.