MS English Teacher

Faith Bible Christian School•Hillsboro, OR

About The Position

Our mission at Faith Bible Christian School is to develop Christ-like character, build academic excellence and equip our students to serve others. Our employees' highest priority is to support the work in our schools every day. We want our students to be prepared to succeed, not just at each grade, but for a future beyond our schools: college, careers, and fulfilling lives worthy of the Lord as good parents, neighbors, and members of the community. We want our students to demonstrate the fruits of the Spirits wherever called by God to serve. Position Summary: We are looking for a creative, flexible teacher to join our team of seasoned educators who will model, uphold, and facilitate the school mission through instruction of English and Language Arts in the middle school.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or related field is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with others and clearly express complex ideas
Ability to develop lesson plans and successfully instruct students in theories, methods and tasks
Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to students’ various learning needs
Knowledge of appropriate educational psychology, learning styles and strategies unique to middle school students
Strong public speaking and oral presentation skills
Capacity to supervise individual and group work
Outstanding planning and problem-solving skills
Excellent classroom management skills

Nice To Haves

A current Oregon Teacher’s License or ACSI certification is preferred
Prior experience desired

Responsibilities

Maintaining a close, personal walk with the Lord and being a credible Christian role model, in and out of school, in attitude, speech, and action
Supporting and promoting the school’s Statement of Faith and mission
Possessing Biblical knowledge and the ability to integrate Scripture into subject matters taught in order to help form a biblical worldview in our students
Planning lessons on English and Language Arts in accordance with students' learning objectives and aligned to discipline specific standards
Creating and maintaining an engaging learning environment for students that supports school behavioral expectations
Assigning, assessing, and reporting on student progress
Participating actively in faculty and parent-teacher meetings
Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units and projects
Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students
Communicating regularly with parents