High School History: Winchester Christian Academy

Expectations

Winchester Christian Academy is seeking a dynamic history teacher ready to position WCA as an exemplar for education. We need a teacher with a fierce commitment to our Lord and savior, and a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for our students and families. At WCA, we want the absolute best for our students and families and need candidates that understand the importance of preparing our students for college and future careers.

We are seeking a dedicated teacher with a solid grasp of the 9 – 12 history curriculum and a wealth of knowledge regarding United States History, World History, Government and Economics, and Geography. He or she should be highly organized with the talent to adapt and develop a comprehensive high school science program. He or she must be able to implement student engagement techniques that motivate and inspire students to understand literature and language in both spoken and written form. He or she should be committed to implementing the highest standards of instruction and help each student achieve success in meeting or exceeding the academic requirements set forth for that class. Someone that is courageous in his or her faith, prepared to navigate and persevere through complex situations, and ready to execute his or her plans for transforming our students into lifelong learners. WCA is looking for a “gamechanger” that empowers students to become leaders.

Responsibilities 

Administer standard-aligned curriculum, including curriculum maps, unit plans, and lesson plans.

Develop interim, midterm, and final exam assessments as needed.

Develop and implement ambitious lesson plans that are targeted with end goals of students’ performance at or above grade level expectations.

Provide engaging, motivating, and rigorous instruction in whole-class and individual settings.

Provide academic support and tutoring to small groups or individual students as needed.

Work to continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional practices.

Use feedback to make productive changes in performance.

Implement bell to bell teaching.

Culture

Communicate regularly and proactively with students and families.

Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in all professional development and learning opportunities.

Teach and enforce classroom, school, and district rules and regulations that include disciplinary codes, and rewards on a consistent basis.

Report to work daily with a positive and solutions-oriented attitude and demeanor

BE A TEAM PLAYER

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required
• Valid Tennessee Certificate
• Certified in History 9-12. Looking for someone able to teach United States History, World History, Government and Economics, and Geography.
• Previous teaching experience at the high school level.
• Competent in Instructional Technology

Please email a copy of your resume to Caroline Simmons (Head of Schools) at caroline.simmons@wcaedu.net as well as Adam Turbeville (Upper School Principal) at adam.turbeville@wcaedu.net

Winchester Christian Academy is located in Winchester, TN.