Covenant Day School

Summary Job Description

Covenant Day School is seeking an experienced Middle School Math Teacher that integrates 21st Century Skills throughout the learning content. The teacher is committed to fulfilling our mission within our community of students and families. The role includes all aspects of teaching, classroom management and student/parent interactions. Reporting to the Middle School Principal, this is a full-time, salaried (exempt) position during the approximately ten-month academic school year.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Duties Include:

• Teach Middle School Math; select instructional resources based on class and individual student needs and in collaboration with other faculty
• Collaborate with other faculty to promote 21st Century Skills within the learning environment
• Use various technologies to support classroom learning
• Develop lesson plans and communicate learning goals for various activities
• Regularly incorporate biblical integration and worldview naturally into lessons
• Prepare classroom and other materials for activities; serve as a homeroom teacher
• Observe student progress; assign and grade class work, tests, and assignments
• Manage and guide student behavior; provide feedback to students on their work and progress, and encourage them
• Communicate with parents regarding student needs and progress
• Participate in department and curriculum management activities and planning as appropriate
• Take advantage of professional development opportunities and keep up-to-date with developments and best practices in appropriate subject areas
• Have an attitude of Christian service and model Christian principles and behavior to students and colleagues
• Other duties as assigned by middle school principal or head of school

Qualifications

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ reflecting a desire to serve Him and others in work and life
• Eager to serve in a Christian learning environment, modeling diligence, perseverance, resilience, patience, courage, and Christian discipleship
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred; teaching experience required
• An understanding of teaching with biblical worldview and integration
• Ability to teach at all middle school levels of mathematics
• Positive attitude and a genuine love for and ability to connect with middle school youth
• Passion for learning, strong classroom management skills, and a willingness to work collaboratively with faculty both within and outside the math department and across the K-12 grade spectrum
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents and faculty/staff
• Demonstrated ability to serve with initiative and pro-active approaches
• Computer skills as applicable for effective teaching
• Teaching license beneficial
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds when needed