Government Teacher

**Position**

Government Teacher
Full Time, Part Time, Exempt
**Reports to**: High School Principal
**Education/Experience Required/Preferred**: A four-year education degree is required. Masters Degree in Political Science or similar field and/or teaching credential is preferred.

**General Responsibilities**

This position provides classroom instruction to high school students in the area of Government. Each teacher at Village Christian School will incorporate into their teaching a worldview that is distinctly Christian and will also demonstrate excellent teaching, learning, thinking, and expression. It is also expected that a teacher has scholarly abilities in the area in which they teach, and that each teacher will diligently work toward providing a CAREing, Christ-centered education producing students who thrive. Each classroom teacher is accountable to the chair of his/her department, the Principal, and ultimately the Head of School.

**Specific Responsibilities**
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
- Adheres to course outline as indicated in the curriculum and enriches curriculum when possible
- Adept at using relevant and cutting-edge technology to develop relevant, real world learning experiences
- Committed to expertise and growth in discipline content and methodology
- Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments and provide appropriate feedback on work in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
- Responsible to prepare grade reports, progress reports, and attendance reports in accordance with school policy
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Be accessible to students as a 1:5 adult, providing academic support, active listening, and advocacy, while observing appropriate boundaries
- Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings, and evening events as assigned by the administration
- Is willingly involved in the VCS community outside of school hours
- Continue to grow as a professional by attending in-service professional development activities
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
- Is available to students and parents before and after school
- Faithfully completes reasonable extra duty assignments (supervision, mentoring, office hours, etc.)
- Executes all duties in a timely manner (holds class on time, meets deadlines, attends meetings on time, etc.)
- Maintains a team player attitude and willingly collaborates with colleagues and departmental teams
- Maintains cordial, professional relationships with all students, staff, parents, and community members
- Attends class overnight trips, as assigned by administration
- Abides by the spirit and policies in the VCS Employee Handbook

**Qualifications**
- Providing a Christ Centered education that integrates seamlessly and winsomely with their content area
- Has a dynamic, growing faith and is a spiritual role model for students
- Maintains a commitment to the schools statement of faith in action and belief
- Skills in selecting and using appropriate technology for productivity and instruction
- Bachelors Degree required
- Masters Degree (in Political Science or similar field) and/or teaching credential preferred.

Teachers with 4 or more assigned periods are awarded benefits and all employees are expected to fully comply with the above job description. Additional duties may be assigned to this position as required.

Village Christian School offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Village Christian School is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to any protected basis under federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws for Christian school employers. Applicants who need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment and hiring process should contact the Human Resources department in order to discuss reasonable accommodation._