CCS Applications HS Bible Teacher Job Description

MANCHESTER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE THE CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 236 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042 (860) 643-0792 High School Bible Teacher Job Description Job summary: To strive towards professional excellence when carrying out the duties involved in teaching the students entrusted to his/her care; teaching three courses: Israel & the Prophets, The Life & Teachings of Christ, Acts & the Epistles Type of position: Contracted 30% part-time position Instructional Schedule: Mon: 8:30-11:08 Tues: 8:30-11:08 Wed: 9:27-10:16 Thurs: 8:30-11:08 Fri: 8:30-10:16 (Two paid prep periods, recommended for Mondays 11:08-12:00, Fridays 10:16-11:08) Key Responsibilities:  Understand, embrace, and actively work towards the fulfillment of the CCS mission to engage and educate young people to know Christ and be equipped to impact the world for God's Kingdom  Be committed to Christian education  Instruct in a manner that engages high school students in biblical study, encourages personal application, and facilitates discussion  Be actively engaged in the continuous development of curriculum for one’s assigned grade level  Collaborate effectively with the other teachers on one’s team (lower elementary, upper elementary, middle school or high school)  Project a positive voice for the school  Proactively work in conjunction with the administration  Be actively engaged in ongoing professional development, while staying current on the research and development pertaining to one’s grade level and/or subject matter  Be an active learner (serving as a role model for students)  View communication with parents as a critical part of one’s job  Place students’ needs ahead of one’s own preferences  Assess students’ learning through a variety of methods  Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each student  Create a warm, engaging, and Christ-centered learning environment within the classroom Compensation: See CCS Salary Scale  1 professional day  1 personal day  3 sick days  Qualifies for 23% tuition discount (30% of 75% tuition discount for full-time teachers) Qualifications:  Committed Christian in support of Christian education  Committed to preserving and nurturing the ecumenical nature of Cornerstone’s mission  Bachelor’s Degree (minimum), ideally in the area of Education  Degree, experience, or training in Biblical Studies  Able to be ACSI certified, though not required below 50%-time  Integrity and professionalism