STTSTJ | HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER

Northcaribbeanconference; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northcaribbeanconference's St. Thomas/St. John Seventh-day Adventist School seeks a dedicated teacher to guide students in science (grades 7–12) and mathematics for the Junior School.

The role emphasizes faith, character, and academic excellence, with a commitment to Christian education and community involvement. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Education and have at least five years of successful teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education.
• At least five years of successful teaching experience.
• Experience in a Seventh-day Adventist school is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• To effectively manage assigned class and keep daily records updated.
• To meet with students and parents to discuss education-related issues.
• To establish a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
• To communicate proficiently with students, parents and administration.
• To prepare for assigned classes and provide lesson plans at designated times.
• To integrate suitable use of technology and uphold disciplinary policies.
• To promote Christian Education and maintain teacher-student relationships.

Skills

Communication

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER IN EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE:AT LEAST FIVE (5) YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL TEACHING EXPERIENCE,
PREFERABLY IN A SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL, IS DESIRABLE, BUT NOT MANDATORY.

GENERAL OBSERVATIONS:

Teachers in the St. Thomas/St. John Seventh-day Adventist School are first missionaries, then instructors. The teacher’s primary function is to lead the students into a meaningful relationship with Jesus. He/she must also provide faithful and careful instruction in the assigned subject(s) or class area(s). The Science educates children from 7-12 grade, in addition, the teacher will teach Mathematics to the Junior School. Regular attendance and involvement in a local church is necessary for the teacher to continue his/her interaction with students, and to forge a relationship of understanding with parents. His/her professional service, personal conduct, and influence should be of a high standard. The culture of St. Thomas/St. John is a unique, mixed experience of the Caribbean, African, and the United States. Prospective employees should be prepared to deal with culture change, experiences and adaptation to the islands’ culture.

Philosophy of Life

• Works with the ongoing philosophy of life that contributes to the improvement of his/her own life and the lives of others.
• Recognizes every person as being entitled to maximum self-actualization in relation to the best interest of society.
• Makes satisfactory adjustment to his/her own physical environment.
• Takes social situations as they are but works towards their improvement.
• Manifests a positive and optimistic outlook on life.

Culture

• Lives a rich personal life.
• Behave as a mature, emotionally stable and focused individual.
• Seeks to understand and appreciate good music, literature, art, etc.
• Reads widely with understanding.
• Travels at home and abroad and is aware of the wider world.
• Pursues one or more worthwhile hobbies with interest and zest.
• Maintains a healthy and growing spiritual life.

Social Relationships

• Develops and maintains good social relationships.
• Is a good and reliable member of his/her family.
• Maintains a consistent record of honesty, integrity, and good common sense in all business and related relationships.
• Cultivates friendly associations with people in fields other than his/her own.
• Is discriminating in the formation of friendships.
• Is not taken in by every passing fancy of social, economic, and political doctrine.
• Shows increasing satisfaction in associations with other people.
• Thinks straight and expresses himself/herself clearly in word and action.
• Is consistently courteous and well-mannered.

Personal Appearance and Health

• Exhibits physical fitness and appropriate personal appearance.
• Gets adequate rest, recreation, and proper food.
• Takes periodic medical examination and obeys follow up instructions.
• Actively participates in one or more forms of physical recreation.
• Exercises care in personal grooming and dress.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To effectively manage assigned class, to keep the daily register, student reports, cumulative folders, and other records updated.
• To meet with students and parents to discuss education-related issues.
• To establish a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
• To advance positive interpersonal relationships with coworkers and students.
• To communicate proficiently with students, parents and administration.
• To prepare for assigned classes and provide lesson plans at designated times.
• To integrate suitable use of technology.
• To administer tests following school testing protocols and provide timely progress reports.
• To determine and support standards of classroom behavior, and uphold school-adopted discipline policies.
• To teach competently the required skills for the grade level assigned
• To follow the schedules and calendar of the school.
• To plan his/her lesson or program, to teach the subject(s), and otherwise fulfil the curriculum requirements of the school.
• To skilfully use a variety of teaching methods, charts, illustrations, equipment and research.
• To develop and maintain constructive teacher/student relationships.
• To attend and contribute to faculty, home and school, and other meetings, as called by the appropriate person.
• To keep in close touch with the parents, keeping them informed of student’s progress.
• To faithfully promote Christian Education, showing respect and confidence for the church, and for Christian Education.
• To adhere to a professional code of ethics.
• To follow the principles outlined in the Workers/Teachers’ Handbook.
• To perform such other duties as may be duly assigned by the principal.