Middle School Math Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Christian Academy School System

Position: Math Teacher

English Station Middle School

Job Description

Scope

The Classroom Teacher will be the spiritual leader in the classroom by modeling prayer and love toward students in a Christ-like manner. He/she will effectively plan and execute lessons, with appropriate strategies, for student mastery of content. The teacher will recognize all students learn differently and will implement motivating and engaging learning strategies designed to meet the needs of all learners. This method of teaching will contribute to students’ development as mature, able, and responsible Christian men and women to the praise and glory of God. He/she will also manage /monitor student learning in an encouraging classroom environment that allows for students to grow in depth of knowledge. The teacher will engage in professional development training and collaborative learning opportunities for growth in professional relationships and growth in his/her craft of teaching.

Qualifications

The candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect:

A strong clear Christian testimony with a mature and godly spirit

A daily example of the highest Christian virtue both in and out of school

Commitment to faithful attendance and support of a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith for Christian Academy

Agreement and belief that The Bible is the final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind

The ideal candidate shall possess the following:

Bachelor’s degree required

Current state teaching certificate/license

Have completed at least 24 semester hours in subject taught for “major part of the day”

Have completed at least 12 semester hours in subject taught for “less than major part of the day”

Have completed at least 12 hours in professional education coursework

Meet certification guidelines required to obtain and maintain active ACSI teacher certification throughout employment

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership:

Intentionally integrates Biblical values and morals

Understands and implements the Matthew 18 principle with students, parents, peers and administration in an appropriate manner

Assess students' spiritual l eads them in spiritual growth

Leads students in daily prayer and devotions

Models a consistent relationship with Jesus Christ

Instructional Planning & Preparation:

Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy (the art and science of teaching)

Designs lessons with clear, focused and measurable instructional objectives

Objectives provide for deliberate skill development in the high order thinking processes

Plans include integration of technology to enhance/accelerate learning and mastery of content

Instructional Delivery:

Demonstrates Biblical integration and Christian worldview

Establishes learning expectations with well-defined openings

Guides students to apply learning to real-world applications

Implements a variety of strategies to introduce, explain and restate subject matter concepts

Selects a variety of instructional aids, methods and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child—spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional

Employs a variety of questioning techniques that enhances critical thinking

Assessment:

Intentionally plans pre-assessments, formative and summative assessments aligned to learning objectives

Plans provision for student feedback through self-assessment

Re-teaching – Identify students in need of additional or different forms of instruction and determines effective instructional modifications

Uses assessment data to plan instruction

Classroom Environment:

Creates a learning environment promoting positive social interaction, active engagement in learning and self-motivation; creates an environment of respect and rapport through reinforcement and praise

Encourages students to accept God and the gift of salvation and grow in their faith

Provides opportunities for students to lead prayer and devotions

Provides opportunities for students to develop a Christian mind and lifestyle

Manages student behavior: implements classroom rules, routines and procedures that allow a student to assume his/her own responsibility

Organizes physical space: attractive, well-ordered, conducive to learning and student work displayed

Professionalism and Communication:

Communicates in a positive, clear manner and uses accurate grammar and spelling in written form

Represents the school in a favorable and professional manner

Maintains timely and accurate student records/grades in RenWeb and submits weekly lesson plans

Communicates with families about students’ progress on a regular basis and responds to family/student concerns in a timely and appropriate manner

Maintains teachable spirit and assumes responsibility for actions

Maintains confidentiality and supports, listens, and views school success as a team effort

Professional Development:

Seeks out opportunities for professional development and participates to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skill

Creates a professional growth plan demonstrating progress in content areas and instructional methods

Reporting Relationship

The middle school classroom teacher is accountable to the Middle Principal.