Middle School Teacher / Bible

Providence School is seeking a full-time teacher to teach Bible Classes to 7th-grade students and Middle School Students. The teacher will have knowledge of the Bible and a strong personal relationship with God. The teacher will form meaningful teacher-student relationships and pour into the lives of his/her students so that each student has the opportunity to come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior and grow deeper in their relationship with God. 

Job Responsibilities:

• The potential grade level assignment includes 7th Grade Bible, but is subject to change year to year.
• Establish and maintain an effective learning environment where students are engaged in and challenged by the material, learning occurs, and discipline is maintained.
• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, be a Godly role model inside and outside of the classroom, and integrate a Biblical worldview into the curriculum
• Build appropriate rapport with students to encourage them as they grow spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and socially
• Be willing to engage in the life of the school and perform duties as assigned by the Middle School Principal or other administrator
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students; prepare report cards; keep appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Develop teaching and learning materials for use in class, including lesson plans, homework, quizzes, projects, exams, and homework. 
• Craft assignments that recognize and celebrate different learning styles.
• Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Maintain relationships with parents and guardians of students and keep them informed of their child’s progress.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and school counselors to provide individualized support for each student on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and provide meaningful feedback regularly.
• Ensure that students meet educational standards and school performance goals for their grade level.
• Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
• Preferred: Prior Teaching Experience 
• Current State of Florida and/or teaching certificate (or be willing to work toward one) exact certification requirements will vary based upon Providence courses taught and candidate degrees
• Effective communication skills; both verbally and written
• Enthusiastic interest in working with middle school students
• Ability to work effectively with other professionals