SECONDARY HISTORY TEACHER job at Awaken Las Vegas and Awaken Christian Academy Las Vegas, NV, US

Job Description

SECONDARY HISTORY TEACHER JOB POSITION SUMMARY Awaken Christian Academy is committed to being a Christ-centered, biblically based community serving the students and families entrusted to us. Teachers are the school’s most important resource, and they are the primary instructors and caregivers to the students during the day. Teachers establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible. They observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Individuals holding this position model Christian beliefs, thoughts, and actions (on and off the job) to the students as they teach. The teacher shall prayerfully help students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Experience
Preferred: Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
Education
Must hold a BA/BS/Undergraduate degree in education and/or the field of study, if he/she will be teaching a core subject.
Post-Secondary Education and experience required for non-core subjects.
Certification/ Licensure
Must be statewide/provincial certified as an educator and/or be ACSI certified as a teacher within one year of the hire date.
Must be CPR/First Aid/AED certified within 90 days of hire.
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS / ABILITIES (KSAs)
Must actively attend a Bible-based, evangelical church strongly aligned with Awaken Las Vegas.
Dependable, hardworking, innovative, and capable of working independently.
Excellent people skills
Team oriented: willing to follow, support, and collaborate with team members, plus have the ability to build, develop, and lead teams.
Ability to learn and work quickly, and efficiently, with attention to detail.
Flexible; able to focus on what needs to happen to reach the goal.
Optimistic; sees the best in others and is able to deal with problems from a solution orientation
Think strategically, outside the box, and be creative with strategies and ideas.
Speak confidently in front of others in an engaging and motivating way.
Organized with the ability to develop processes, programs, and ideas; meet deadlines (grading, curriculum)
Willing to receive input & feedback with ease, with the mindset of taking in constructive ideas in order to grow.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with educational technology and online instruction
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
Observe and evaluate students’ behavior, performance, social development, and physical health.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
Assign and grade classwork and homework on a weekly basis.
Communicate with parents and guardians to discuss each student’s progress, and to address behavioral and academic issues as needed.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Prepare students to advance to the next graded level.
Provide modifications and accommodations to lesson plans for students on 504 plans as directed by the Intervention Specialist
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
WORKING CONDITION REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to constantly able to maneuver around.
Must have manual dexterity in arms and hands to reach, feel, touch, and grab.
Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
Must have specific vision abilities which include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth.
Must be able to work around and with moderate noise levels.
Must be patient and be able to respond calmly and make rational decisions.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

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