High School Math: Winchester Christian Academy

 Expectations

Winchester Christian Academy is currently seeking a full-time Math Teacher to teach high school honors and advanced math classes. We are seeking someone ready to position our math department at 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.

Responsibilities
Recognize and support the mission of WCA and be a positive Christian role model and influence for our students and community.

Contribute to the school community by attending events, positively supporting the school, leading a club, being an active member of a team, and other initiative(s).

Be involved in extracurricular activities each academic year. Extracurricular assignments will be determined during the course of the hiring process or determined during the course of the school year to meet the needs of enriching the academic, physical, social, and spiritual growth of our students.

Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives, and by blending a biblical worldview in the Bob Jones University curriculum objectives in lesson plans.

Demonstrate competence in teaching by implementing current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter, being able to communicate effectively with students, (both verbally and written) and being able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on task, as well as motivate student learning.

Build meaningful and lasting relationships with both students and peers.

Counsel students for the purpose of improving performance, appropriate behavior, problem solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.

Demonstrate and differentiate methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student needs.

Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate and document student progress.

Assess student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students’ parents and administration.

Support other educators in the department for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

Establish a consistent disciplinary approach that promotes self-direction and positive self-image.  Set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Advise parents of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student achievements, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Monitor students in a variety of educational environments for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Participate in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to improve student achievement.

Cooperate with school administration and work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.

Perform other related duties, as assigned by the Upper School Principal, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective day at Winchester Christian Academy.

Education and Other Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required. Masters degree preferred. (All qualified applicants will be considered)
• Valid Tennessee Teaching License
• Certified in Mathematics 9-12.  Looking for someone able to teach honors or advanced courses (Honors Algebra I & II, Honors Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Probability and Statistics)
• 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.