Secondary Math Teacher

Nashville Christian School; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401K

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Nashville Christian School in Nashville, TN seeks a math teacher for middle and upper grades. The role emphasizes Christian mentorship, academic excellence, and using technology to enhance learning.

The successful candidate will be a practicing Christian with a church membership, able to integrate faith with instruction, and capable of differentiating lessons to meet diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with Math-related training or experience.
• Active membership in a church community.
• Completed FBI fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Christian professional who is respectful and responsible and demonstrates Christ's love while helping students realize and pursue their full potential.
• Teach math classes in middle and upper school as needed.
• Promote positive public relations and communicate with administrators, faculty, staff, volunteers, parents, and students.
• Incorporate technology in lessons using iPads, laptops, and the Promethean Board; differentiate instruction and provide accommodations.
• Collaborate with teachers across departments and participate in school-wide activities.
• Maintain classroom environments that model Christ-like interaction and support student development.

Skills

Self-discipline

Communication

Initiative

Creativity

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors Math

Tools

RENWEB

Microsoft Office

Job description

PHILOSOPHY

Nashville Christian School, in partnership with parents, strives to give honor and glory to God through Jesus Christ by educating students in a loving, nurturing environment to be committed and productive Christian servants in all areas of this life and in preparation for eternity. We, Nashville Christian School, believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God, that Jesus Christ is God's son, and that the Holy Spirit dwells in each of us. We believe that Christianity promotes high ideals, develops strong character, and holds the only promise for eternal life with God. Nashville Christian School, established by members of the churches of Christ, centers its entire program on Christian principles.

PHILOSOPHY

Nashville Christian School, in partnership with parents, strives to give honor and glory to God through Jesus Christ by educating students in a loving, nurturing environment to be committed and productive Christian servants in all areas of this life and in preparation for eternity. We, Nashville Christian School, believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God, that Jesus Christ is God's son, and that the Holy Spirit dwells in each of us. We believe that Christianity promotes high ideals, develops strong character, and holds the only promise for eternal life with God. Nashville Christian School, established by members of the churches of Christ, centers its entire program on Christian principles.

The job could include math classes in middle and upper school, depending on the candidate.

EXPECTATIONS

• Act as a Christian professional who is respectful and responsible and demonstrates Christ's love while helping students realize and pursue their full potential – spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially. Exemplify the school's mission and vision to all stakeholders.
• Have a relationship with the Lord that includes active membership in a local church. Accordingly, every employee must be morally upright in public and personal life.
• Support the core beliefs held by the school. Employees will lead in dress, conduct, and attitude.
• Assist in promoting good public relations by addressing the needs of all stakeholders kindly, patiently, and efficiently.
• Understand and maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive information. This includes but is not limited to student, administrative, and financial information.
• Communicate and collaborate positively with administrators, faculty, staff, volunteers, parents, and students.
• Be detail-oriented, well-organized, and self-motivated, able to work under tight deadlines and structure.

OBJECTIVES

• The teacher has a relationship with the Lord that includes an active membership in a local church. Accordingly, each teacher must be morally upright in public and personal life.
• The teacher will support and teach the core beliefs held by the school. The teacher will lead in dress, conduct, attitude, and intellectual pursuit.
• The teacher will maintain a classroom environment that models Christ-like interaction and positively promotes student development while inspiring a love of learning. The teacher understands that as ambassadors for Christ, students are his or her first ministry.
• The teacher will use innovative teaching methods, implementing critical thinking strategies. Lessons will contain hands‑on, interactive activities incorporating technology using both iPads, laptops, and the Promethean Board. Instruction and assessment will be differentiated to challenge each student appropriately. The teacher will conscientiously provide accommodations to students with identified learning challenges in consultation with the school's learning specialist.
• The teacher is responsible for finding ways to educate all students, and it is the teacher's duty to participate in professional development activities that foster this responsibility. Practices such as differentiated instruction, data‑driven instruction, and identifying areas of weakness in students are crucial to developing the quality of classroom instruction.
• The teacher will consistently communicate expectations and progress to students and parents. The teacher will incorporate a variety of methods to communicate, including conferences, phone calls, and email. The teacher will proficiently use Renweb as a tool to track attendance, document behavior, and post lesson plans and grades.
• The teacher will participate and initiate collaborative efforts between teachers of all departments. The teacher will support and participate in school‑wide activities, particularly those pertaining to their students' involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with Math-related training or experience.
• Active membership in a church community.
• Completed FBI fingerprint clearance.

Core Skills

• Demonstrates personal self-discipline and is adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• Has skills in communication, initiative, creativity, and problem‑solving.
• Able to work in a team setting.
• Completed FBI fingerprint clearance.
• Complete a personal statement of faith.

Technical Knowledge

• Ability to use all applications of the FACTS/RENWEB platform.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

SCHEDULE

This is the equivalent of a full‑time, exempt position, which works Monday‑Friday from 7:15 AM - 3:15 PM with a 30‑minute lunch break as commensurate with the hours the school is open. Time off shall coincide with the NCS teacher schedule and school holidays.

COMPENSATION

NCS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for this position based on experience and qualifications.

As an equal opportunity employer, NCS hires without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

• Full benefits apply (i.e., medical, vision, dental, life, AD&D, STD/LTD), 401(K), tuition discounts, and other employee benefits.