Job description
The High School English Teacher will be responsible for teaching courses in English (including honors, AP, and electives). The teacher should have a strong understanding of subject specific content and instructional strategies in addition to demonstrating well developed organizational and communication skills. S/he should also have knowledge of recent research concerning learning and the brain and how to apply that knowledge in the classroom.
The Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) teacher must be a spiritually sensitive individual who understands the mission and philosophy of the school. The teacher must be a born-again Christian with spiritual maturity in academic and leadership abilities that will enable him/her to teach God’s truth. The ability to communicate well with various types of people, handle confidential information appropriately, maintain a courteous, professional, and respectful attitude and integrity in all situations are prerequisites.
We offer an aggressive traditional college preparatory curriculum with traditional scheduling. Yet, the most important element in making CAK effective is the strong leadership and excellence of our teachers.
Essential duties and responsibilities include teaching all levels of English to high school students by performing the following duties:
- Instruct and engage students through lectures, discussions, using visual aids, and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
- Be passionate about preparing our students academically and in character for college and life-long success.
- Prepare course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
- Carefully monitor data regarding student progress and make necessary instructional adjustments to ensure student success.
- Administer tests to evaluate student progress, record results, and develop reports to inform parents of progress.
- Maintain classroom standards, including keeping attendance records, ensuring discipline in the classroom, assign lessons, and correct homework in a timely manner.
- Communicate regularly with families as partners in the education of their children.
- Welcome opportunities and actively participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Perform related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting students in selecting course of study, and counseling for academic problems and/or adjustments.
- Provide collaborative support to teachers, staff, and parents
- Be proactive, with excellent critical thinking and communication skills.
- Demonstrate strong written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Have strong attention to detail/accuracy, timely implementation, and quality performance.
- Consistently demonstrates impeccable honesty, integrity, discretion and sound judgment in all interactions.
- Meet high professional standards of behavior and dress.
For immediate consideration, please apply via our website.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33,199.98 - $54,985.68 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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