Secondary Science

Job DetailsJob Location: Guardian Christian Academy - NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23832Goal: The teacher shall prayerfully help students learn attitudes, skills, and subject content that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God.

Overview: The teacher shall be a born-again college graduate, licensed, certified, or certifiable, who feels called of God to the teaching profession. Other qualifications may be added as deemed appropriate.

Contracted by: The administration of Guardian Christian Academy for one year. Responsible to: The Head of School

Evaluation: Formal observation is done twice a year with an annual synopsis at the end of the school year for a minimum of the first three school years; frequency of a formal observation may lessen thereafter.

REQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES

The teacher shall:

1. Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior and have formed a daily relationship with Him.

2. Be able to share the gospel and pray with a student or parent with ease and confidence.

3. Be in whole-hearted agreement with the school's Mission, Vision, Statements of

Faith, and Christian philosophy of education.

4. Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others including being committed to God's Biblical standards for sexual conduct. Luke

6:40.

5. Be a member in good standing at a local, evangelical church that has a

Statement of Faith in agreement with the school's Statement of Faith.

6. Show through example the importance of Scripture study and memorization, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the Body of Christ.

7. Within the GCA community embrace and promote the tenants of faith common to evangelical Christians, leaving the elements of denominational doctrinal

Revised: March 2013

differences for personal reflection.

8. Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to

"train up a child in the way he should go."
Qualifications 

 Summary of Position 

Guardian Christian Academy is a dually accredited (ACSI, Cognia) school seeking educational professionals with a heart for Jesus and developing students through Christ centered education. Teachers must implement instructional strategies in line with the guidelines established by the GCA student and faculty handbooks. Instruction must be taught from a Biblical perspective using the approved curriculum provided by GCA. 

Responsibilities Include 

Developing engaging lesson plans for each course that is assigned 
Grading assignments based on established timelines 
Maintaining a safe, neat and professional classroom environment 
Planning field trips to support curriculum 
Participation in student spiritual formation activities including but not limited to small groups, chapels, Spiritual Emphasis Week, etc. 
Upholding classroom management standards as outlined by school policy 
Collaborating with fellow staff members to fulfill the academic and educational goals set by GCA 
Attend weekly staff meetings and required professional development 
Practice biblical conflict resolution, following the Matthew 18 principle – if a conflict arises it is to be brought to the attention of the individual directly involved. If unresolved, the issue follows the chain of conflict resolution as detailed in the GCA faculty handbook. All conflict resolutions begin between the parties involved. 
Understand that teachers are mandated reporters by Virginia State Law and therefore must abide by all regulations set by Virginia State Law. 
Foster positive relationships with students and families; partnering with parents in a shared commitment to student growth. 

Professional Requirements 

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in teaching or relevant field and/or hold a valid Virginia State Teaching License 
A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience or student teaching 
Teachers must be a demonstrated content area expert for the subject area that they are applying for 
Must possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills 
Must possess knowledge of child development stages for assigned grade levels as well as teaching methodology 

Spiritual Requirements 

Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior and have formed a daily relationship with Him 
Be able to share the gospel and pray with a student or parent with ease and confidence 
Be in whole-hearted agreement with the school’s mission, vision and statement of faith 
Serve as a Christian role model in behavior, speech, character and lifestyle, honoring biblical standards 
Be an active member in a local evangelical church whose doctrinal statement aligns with that of GCA 
Additional Requirements 

Supervise and support extracurricular activities 
Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth 
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration