Interim Middle School English Teacher -Part Time

Summary Job Description

Covenant Day School is seeking an interim part time middle school English teacher who will serve students in sixth and seventh grades and is committed to fulfilling our mission within our community of students and families.  The role includes all aspects of teaching, classroom management, and student/parent interactions.  Reporting to the middle school principal, this salaried (exempt) role will serve for the remainder of the current 2024-2025 school year.  The schedule currently includes two sixth grade English classes and 6^th/7^th applied English, and the individual in this position will work in partnership with the other 6^th grade English teacher as well as with the middle school English department team.  The role begins January 3, 2025, after the school’s holiday break as a teacher is departing.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Duties Include:

• Teaching courses as assigned. Selecting instructional resources based on class and individual student needs and in collaboration with other faculty.
• Regularly incorporating biblical integration and worldview naturally into teaching content.
• Collaborating with other faculty to promote cross-departmental learning and experiences.
• Using various technologies to support classroom learning.
• Developing lesson plans and communicating learning goals for various activities.
• Preparing classroom and other materials for activities.
• Observing student progress. Assigning and grading class work, tests, and assignments.
• Managing and guiding student behavior. Providing feedback to students on their work and progress, and encouraging them.
• Communicating with parents regarding student needs and progress.
• Participating in department and curriculum management activities and planning as appropriate.
• Taking advantage of professional development opportunities and keeping up-to-date with developments in appropriate subject areas.
• Having an attitude of Christian service and modeling Christian principles and behavior to students and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned by the middle school principal.

Qualifications

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ, reflecting a desire to serve Him and others in work and life.
• Eager to serve in a Christian learning environment, modeling diligence, perseverance, resilience, patience, courage, and Christian discipleship.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. Teaching experience preferred.
• An understanding of teaching with biblical worldview and integration.
• Ability to teach at all middle school levels.
• Positive attitude and a genuine love for and ability to connect with middle school aged youth.
• Passion for learning, strong classroom management skills, and a willingness to work collaboratively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, and faculty/staff.
• Ability to represent the school well to others and our community.
• Demonstrated ability to serve with initiative and pro-active approaches.
• Computer skills as applicable for effective teaching.
• Able to lift/move up to forty pounds when needed.
• Teaching license beneficial.