UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER (2025-2026 school year)

Purpose Statement:  

This position is responsible for tteaching students at Sheridan Hills Christian School, with an emphasis on providing quality instruction aligned with the curriculum objectives and a biblical perspective.

Personal Qualifications:   

• A born-again believer with a personal testimony of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• An active member in good standing at a Bible-believing church.
• Demonstrates Biblical qualities of a Christian role model in all areas of life: public, private, at home, work, and in the community.
• Practices principles of Christian growth, including prayer, study, witnessing, and discipleship.
• Physical and mental capability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Professional Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field from a recognized college or university; Master’s degree preferred.
• Support and endorse SHCS's policies and Christian Philosophy of Education.
• Meet continuing education requirements, as applicable.

Job Goals   

• Support the mission, philosophy, educational objectives, and policies of SHCS.
• Partner with parents to guide students in knowing Christ and making Christ known.
• Foster an encouraging classroom culture and instructional environment, promoting excellence in preparation.
• Conduct yourself ethically and professionally, leading by example within the school community.

Professional Qualities:   

• Consistently implement school policies and procedures.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle when interacting with students, parents, administration, and staff; demonstrate love, respect, and confidentiality.
• Show adaptability and flexibility in adjusting to the school program and administrative responsibilities.
• Accept constructive feedback and make efforts for self-improvement based on the evaluation process.
• Maintain high levels of ethics, professionalism, and integrity in all relationships within the school community.
• Pursue continuous professional development and improvement through ongoing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
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Instructional   

• Meet curriculum progress expectations as outlined in the curriculum guides.
• Integrate Biblical principles into each subject area of the instructional program.
• Manage time effectively, ensuring adequate attention to each subject while staying on schedule.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for each lesson and unit.
• Follow a program of study that meets the individual needs, maturity level, and abilities of students.
• Foster student interest through creative presentation and use a variety of methods to effectively communicate content.
• Ensure students maintain appropriate posture, participation, and organization of materials and responsibilities.

Classroom Management   

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the designated times and locations.
• Demonstrate punctuality in attending class, meetings, devotions, and morning duty. Ensure adequate time after school to complete responsibilities and prepare the classroom for the next day.
• Attend staff meetings, devotions, staff development, serve on faculty committees, and participate in school activities as required.
• Prepare for classes and demonstrate evidence of preparation in the form of lesson plans on RenWeb.
• Implement consistent classroom procedures and habits to effectively manage students and facilitate learning.
• Balance discipline with firmness and love, maintain control, and implement the school's discipline program.
• Build students' self-esteem through a positive classroom atmosphere, rooted in unconditional love and our identity in Christ.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the classroom daily.
• Safeguard school property, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Ensure students’ health, safety, and welfare by adhering to relevant school policies and procedures.

Student Evaluation   

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the designated times and locations.
• Demonstrate punctuality in attending class, meetings, devotions, and morning duty. Ensure adequate time after school to complete responsibilities and prepare the classroom for the next day.
• Attend staff meetings, devotions, staff development, serve on faculty committees, and participate in school activities as required.
• Prepare for classes and demonstrate evidence of preparation in the form of lesson plans on RenWeb.
• Implement consistent classroom procedures and habits to effectively manage students and facilitate learning.
• Balance discipline with firmness and love, maintain control, and implement the school's discipline program.
• Build students' self-esteem through a positive classroom atmosphere, rooted in unconditional love and our identity in Christ.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the classroom daily.
• Safeguard school property, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Ensure students’ health, safety, and welfare by adhering to relevant school policies and procedures.